Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 March 1919 — WHATYEGOT TO EAT? [ARTICLE]

WHATYEGOT TO EAT?

Never thought about it much. In the days of long ago. That it was a boyish touch, Then I didn’t seem' to know. Never thought that I’d recall Simple words that ‘he’d repeat As he rushed Into the hall: "Whatyegot to eat?” Started as a lad of five, Clamoring for cake or pie. , "Hungriest little boy alive," Many and many a time, said L He’d come bounding in from play. Seeking me on eager feet And excitedly he’d say: "Whatyegot to eat?” Home /from school he’d dally run. Thinking of the pantry shelf. Cookies vanished one by one. When he'd learned to help hlm> self. "Hello, Ma; I’m back again!’* Was his little greeting sweet. Then a boyish smile, and then: “Whatyegot to eat?” Wish that I could hear it now. Never dreamed I’d miss it so. Wish that I could know, somehow. That old joy of long ago. But he stands across the sea Serving in the battle’s. hAat And he cannot say to me: "Whatyegot to Aat?” What a glorious day ’(will be. When the cruel war is done. And the boys come home from sea With the victories they’ve won! Oh, the joy to hear him then Saying gladly as we meet, “Hello, Ma; I’m back again! 1 Whatyegot to eat?’’ —Edgar A. Guest,