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Show LITERARY . . . INTERESTING BOOKS . . . POETR . . A FRIEND OF MINE By CHAUNCEY H. CHILDS Will you read about a friend of mine? (Ncnv friends I hold most dear) This one is above all friends of mine, Has been for many a year With sacrifice, Discreet advice, Sans base device, Just kindly help and cheer. Now this very faithful friend of mine Has proved tried and true. And has done the things as a friend of mine, You'd have a friend e'er do. I shozii conceit, May sometimes cheat, Display deceit, friend's been a fast, true blue. Do you wish to know this friend of mine ll'lio's weathered every strife, To toil and give as a friend of mine The best throughout their life Without reserve, Though I don't deserve? i You noiv observe It's really my good wifei. |
