And give the girl there at the soda fount

A welcome trade. The heat will parch the earth,

So that flowers will wilt and droop their charm.

But night will come and bring refreshing breeze

And fold a soothing mantle over all

Like mother spreading blankets over Tom.

Now day by day the summer slips on by,

Its stifling heat and gloomy skies will pass.

And winter cold will come with hoary frost;

Yet by our hearths we rest in quiet peace,

Secure our roofs and snug our sheltered beds.

Remember Spring, how roses bloom and flamed!

And how the sunny days kept pace with time.

In winter some hours will be gilded gold.

It's true our blessings add up more than half.

ON THE FERRY

A multitude of lights twinkled in glee;

Receding ones reached out, their friendship gleamed

With hands across to shield from dark, it seemed;

And coming dock was lit from home to sea.

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