"Seeing It Through"

When the speaker compares clouds to happiness

When the speaker tells the reader to dodge trouble

When the speaker encourages the reader to “Meet it squarely, face to face”

When the speaker says to stop and rest

People should try to avoid trouble whenever they can.

When people face problems, they should give up quickly.

The poem explains how to plan for the future.

When people face challenges, they should face them bravely and not give up.

“Black may be the clouds about you…”

“Keep yourself in fighting trim.”

“Don’t let your nerve desert you.”

“Even hope may seem but futile…”

Fear should guide decision-making.

Success comes only to the strongest.

Courage and determination help people get through hard times.

It’s better to wait for problems to pass on their own.

“When with troubles you’re beset”

“Eyes front, head high to the finish.”

“And your future may seem grim”

“Just what other men have met”

When the speaker discusses being rich

When the speaker talks about storms and weather

When the speaker says, “Black may be the clouds about you”

When the speaker mentions planting crops

You should never show weakness to others.

Problems will always go away if you wait long enough.

Stay strong and keep fighting, even when things look dark.

You should run away from danger when it gets hard.

“Eyes front, head high to the finish.”

“You are facing just what other men have met.”

“Plant your feet and take a brace.”

“Keep yourself in fighting trim.”

All people should avoid risk.

Struggles are unique and personal.

Confidence comes from waiting for better times.

Everyone faces trouble, but strength comes from enduring it.

“You may fail, but fall still fighting”

“When it’s vain to try to dodge it”

“Futile, when with troubles you’re beset”

“Black may be the clouds about you”