Initiative is as necessary As a bird that must rely Upon its natural wings for it To take off and to fly A ship equipped with power To withstand the frightening gale Would bear no earthly purpose if It ventures not to sail. Forests would, indeed, decay If these do not retain Moisture from clouds that bring Growth-sustaining rain. A poet would be sore-beguiled If he should sadly lose Interest in the spirit of His own creative Muse. So is ones talent for success By which one tries to live, And could be only realized Through sheer initiative.