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When the angry waters sweep
you like to drown - Turn them down.
Hoist the sail of Hope, and fly -
Flags of resolution high.
Grasp the helm of dauntless Will.
Let no gale, your ardor chill.
Any soul can keep afloat
When true courage mans the boat.
Threatening ship wrecks, when
they frown. Turn them down.

Take this truth - you'll never
conquer with a frown.
Turn it down.
Laugh - tho laughter may seem vain
And you ache, to cry with pain -
Both are noises, at the best
Hide your trouble with a jest.
When you're mad enough to fight
One good laugh, will set it right.
Try the smile, and leave the frown
Turn it down.

Beatrice St. George.