The poet uses opposites to emphasise what he says and convince the reader. In pairs, choose one of the verses and find the opposites.

verse 1 lines 1/2 keep your head/losing (their heads) (держать голову/терять)
verse 2 line 11 triumph/disaster (триумф/катастрофа)
verse 3 lines 17/20 winnings/losses (выигрыши/потери)
verse 4 lines 25/26 crowds/kings (толпы/короли)
verse 4 tine 27 foes/friends (недруг/друг)