THE FUTURE
 Edgar Guest

 "The worst is yet to come:"
 So wail the doubters glum,
 But here's the better view;
 "My best I've yet to do."

 The worst some always fear;
 To-morrow holds no cheer,
 Yet farther on life's lane
 Are joys you shall attain.

 Go forward bravely, then,
 And play your part as men,
 For this is ever true:
 "Our best we've yet to do."