In this poem, W.B. Yeats addresses a young girl, offering her advice on how to live her life. He encourages her to be brave and to take risks, to be independent and to follow her own path. He also warns her of the dangers of being too trusting and of being too easily swayed by others. He advises her to be strong and to stand up for what she believes in, and to never give up on her dreams. He ends the poem by wishing her luck and success in her life.
By W.B. Yeats · First published 1919 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Drama