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Wallace Whistman
19th Century American Poet
An often overlooked poet of his time, Wallace Whistman wrote with a clarity and wit that still resonates today. Although little is known about Whistman the man, his work still reads like a vital call to action for today’s enterprising minds. “The Sound of Industry” is the epitome of the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality and an ode to the virtues of hard work and American determination.
Sample Poem
Industry
Ring out, O hammer!
The sound of industry raises us from slumber.
Cut true brightest saw!
The lumberjacks strong are culling the lumber!
Leather boots, march in order with purpose and determination,
Report for your duty, for your craft, for your station!
Sweat and grit coat thy face, deep lines mark thy hands
And look proudly above where your day’s hard work stands!
Would buildings rise high if all men loafed the day?
Would the bridge cross the waters to make easy our way?
Would the crops reach the table if our noble farmers retired?
Would the bread reach our homes, if the ovens were not fired?
Would the furniture be carved if the chisels went still?
Would groundwork be laid without hardwork and will?
So rise up all young fellows, take up the axe, take to the plow,
Strap the tools to your backs, together steer the cattle together milk the cow!
Let the hammers clear ring forge our nation’s foundation,
and let your hard work be your ultimate reward and salvation.
Reviews:
A truer American voice ne’er sounded clearer than Whistman’s – Adam Rightly
Whistman’s poems are so American. I always feel calm and wonderful reading his work. It is sensible. – Janice Trustful
Whistman’s words remain as true today as they were back then! – Conrad Forthright