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July 6, 2023The Pathfinders
July 6, 2023Youth and Age
Youth that rides the wildest horse,
Youth that throws the deadliest steer,
Spending strength without remorse,
Grappling with the ghosts of fear,
Knows it only holds to-day
All it freely flings away.
Youth that rides a race with Death
When the frightened cattle break,
Living in the moment’s breath,
Risking all for honour’s sake,
Lightly knows it holds in fee
Life and immortality.
Age that rides the spavined grey,
Age that seeks the safest track,
Scenting perils by the way,
Dreaming of the journey back,
Leaves behind it all the truth
Known to the wild heart of youth.
Vance Palmer
Vance Palmer (1885-1959) was an Australian poet, novelist, and essayist. He is best known for his novel "The Passage," which tells the story of a group of Australian soldiers during World War I. His poetry often focused on the Australian landscape and the experiences of ordinary people.