The Uses of Adversity (Summary)

In this poem explains the hard ships. He says that when the reed bears the hardship of sharpening then it writes clearly and fluently. In the same way reduced wick of lamp gives shining light. In this way he tries to make us under stand that ups and downs of life and hard ships have their own uses. They provide vast experience to man and make him bold and fearless. He learns to face any future misfortune with courage and wisdom.