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Be the Best of Whatever You Are
Douglas Malloch
About Douglas Malloch
DouglasMalloch (1877-1938) was an American poet and short - story writer. He became known as a 'Lamberman's poet' both locally and nationally. He is noted for writing Round River Drive and Be the Best of Whatever You are in addition to many other creations. He was commissioned to write the Michigan State Song.
If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill,
Be a scrub in the valley-but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
If you can't be a bush, be a bit of the grass,
And some highway happier make;
If you can't be captains, we`ve got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here.
There's big work to do and there`s lessor to do
And the task we must do is near.
If you can't be a highway,then just be a trial,
If you can't be the sun, be a star;
It isn't by size that you win or you fail--
Be the best of whatever you are.
Available Answers
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What, according to the poet, can even a bit of grass do?
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If you can’t be a big fish, what kind should you be?
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Can anything be accomplished if everybody gives orders?
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What determines your success or failure? Is it dependent on your size or how important you are?
- 5.
Name the different contrasting things that the poet has mentioned in the poem.
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Does the order matter? What should you work towards no matter what you are?
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