Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 134, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 June 1913 — POETRY WORTH READING [ARTICLE]

POETRY WORTH READING

Don't Forget the Old Folks. Nay, don't forgot the old folks, boys— They've not forgotten yon; Though years have passed since you were-heme, the old hearts still are true; And. not an evening passes by they haven't the desire To see your facesonce again and hoar your footsteps nlgher. You're young and buoyant and for you Hope beckons with her hands, And life spreads out a waveless sea that laps but tropic strands; The world is all before your face, but let your memories turn To where fond hearts still cherish you and loving bosoms yearn. No matter what your duties are nor what place in life. There’s never been a time they'd not assume your load of strife; And shrunken shoulders, trembling hands, and forms racked by disease, Would bravely dare the grave to bring to you the pearl of peace. So don’t forget the old folks, boys—they’ve not for jotten you; Though years have passed since you were home, the old hearts still are true; And write them now and then to bring the light into their eyes. And make the world glow once again ' and bluer gleam the skies.