| GROWING OLD At six I well remember when I fancied all folks old at ten. But when I turned my first decade, Fifteen appeared more truly staid. But when the fifteenth round I�d run, I thought none old �till twenty-one. Then, oddly, when I�d reached that age, I held that thirty made folks sage. But when my thirtieth year was told, I said, �At two score men grow old!!� yet two score came and found me thrifty, And so I drew the line at fifty. But when I reached that age, I swore, None could be old until three score. And her I am at seventy now, As young as when at seven, I trow!! �Tis true my hair is somewhat gray, And that I use a cane today; But, bless your soul, I�m young as when I thought all people old at ten!! Perhaps a little wiser grown - Perhaps some old illusions flown; But wondering still, while years have tolled, When it is that a man grows old. --------------------------- And now, through sunshine and dark of night, The top of the ladder is well in sight. And there is much to greet the eye, To make one glad, to make one cry. To joys and griefs of yesteryear Are far away and yet so near; For memories follow in our wake, To give us joy, yet joy to take, Our hearts to cheer, our hearts to break. ----------------------- LIVE IN THE PRESENT Would you keep young and happy and strong?? Then think not of the past, Nor of the things that may belong Unto the future vast. Live in the present, and you will find A joy that�s sweet, and peace of mind. ----------------------- MR MEANT-TO Mr Meant-To has a comrade, And his name is Didn�t-Do. Have you ever chanced to meet them?? Did they ever call on you?? These two fellows life together In the House of Never-Win And I�m told that it is haunted By the ghost of Might-Have-Been. --------------------- For ever evil under the sun There is a remedy, or there�s none; If there is one, try and find it; If there is none, never mind it. ------------------- FACE THE SUN Don�t hunt for trouble, but look for success; You�ll find what you look for - don�t look for distress. If you see but your shadow, remember I pray That the sun is still shining, but you�re in the way. Don�t grumble, don�t bluster, and don�t shirk; Don�t drink of your worries, but think of your work. The worries will vanish, the work will be done. No man sees his shadow, who faces the sun. ---------------- DO IT NOW If you have hard work to do, Do it now. Today the skies are clear and blue, Tomorrow clouds may come in view, Yesterday is not for you; Do it now. If you have kind words to say, Say them now. Tomorrow may not come your way, Do a kindness while you may, Loved ones will not always stay; Say them now. If you have a smile to show, Show it now. Make hearts happy, roses grow, Let the friends around you know The love you have before they go; Show it now. |
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