Cushion First
When all your days are dark with doubt; And drying hope is at its worst; When all life’s balls are scattered wide, With not a shot in sight, to left or right, Don’t give it up; Advance your cue and shut your eyes, And take the cushion first.
hope
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Cushion First - meaning Summary
Begin with a Cautious Move
The poem offers practical, wry advice for moments of despair. Using a billiards metaphor, it urges the reader not to surrender when options seem exhausted. Instead of attempting a risky direct shot, the speaker counsels a cautious preparatory move — "take the cushion first" — implying patience, planning, and choosing safer initial steps when circumstances look bleak. The tone is terse and encouraging rather than sentimental.
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