HENRY VAN DYKE POEM

 

Henry Van Dyke > Quotes > Quotable Quote“Let me but live my life from year to year,

With forward face and unreluctantly soul,
Not hastening to, nor turning from the goal;
Nor mourning things that disappear
In the dim past, nor holding back in fear
From what the future veils; but with a whole
And happy heart, that pays its toll
To youth and age, and travels on with cheer.
So let the way wind up the hill or down,
Through rough or smooth, the journey will be joy,
Still seeking what I sought when but a boy --
New friendship, high adventure, and a crown,
I shall grow old, but never lose life's zest,
Because the road's last turn will be the best.

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1. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.
Answer:
In this poem, life is described not as an entity, but as an experience.

 One should live with courage and dedication.

 Life should be lived without hurry and with a clear sense of purpose that drives the mind and soul.

 The poet encourages us to let go of all that has been lost in the past as well as the uncertainty the future holds.

 He tells us to embrace the present with the happiness which nourishes the young and the old. 

Happiness gives us nourishment on this journey with a smile on our face.

Whatever situation life throws at us, it is the journey that should be joyous, for it teaches us to grow and live.

 Our imagination should have the innocence and fearlessness of childhood.

 We should seek out new friendships, new adventures and new experiences which enrich us.

 He encourages us to have faith and determination in our hearts, as we take on this beautiful journey.

We should have eternal hope that our story ends joyfully.

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“Let me /but /live my life/ from year to year,

With forward face /and/ unreluctant soul,/

Not hastening to, /nor/ turning from the goal; SOUL.GOAL

Nor mourning /things /that disappear/ (YEAR/DISAPPEAR/FEAR/CHEER)

In the dim past,/ nor/ holding back/ in fear

From what /the future veils;/ but with a whole/ WHOLE/TOLL

And happy heart/, that/ pays its toll

To youth and age/, and/ travels on /with cheer./

So let the way/ wind up /the hill or down,/

Through rough /or/ smooth, /the journey/ will be joy,/ JOY/BOY

Still seeking /what /I sought/ when/ but a boy -/-

New friendship, high adventure,/ and a crown,/ DOWN/CROWN

I shall grow old, /but //never lose/ life's zest,

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