Never Say Die (A Rondeau in Pentametre)

Never say die though hardships hound your head:
They come not singly, has it not been said?
These troubles are like social beasts and birds:
They always come and go in flocks and herds,
By no apparent leader being led.

So cower not but challenge them instead:
They all will flee if only some have fled.
To foil fear, Bravery's belt who gird
Never say die.

Yes, triumphed they, profusely who hd bled
And yet, with courage, conquered demon Dread.
Of such heroic persons haven't you heard,
For whom Victory was the main watchword?
So though you bleed, as long as you're not dead,
Never say die.

Dr. Tulsi Hanumanthu

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