When we would set forth
A number of things in real existence,
We speak of them as the myriads;
And man is only one of them.
Men occupy all habitable continents,
But of whose lives are maintained
By foodstuff -- wherever vessels reach,
People form only one portion
On the range of global survival.
Thus compared with a myriad of things,
Men are not equal to a single hair
On the tail of a nimble squirrel.
Within this range are comprehended
All the vassal territories which
The sovereigns receive in succession
From one another; all which
The royal founders of the ancient dynasties
Contended for; all which excite
The anxiety of benevolent citizens;
All which men in the government offices
Still toil for: disputed lands and contested isles.
They act as they do, making much of themselves--
Therein like you who do so of yourself
Because of the volume of lifetime commitments!
but I do "give" on the commitment line! 'Loved it!
Love ya!
Jane