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Show Passing Chimes f By James Barton Adams. "KEEP A SMILE ON." "As we journey, through life let us live by the . way," Sang the poet whom Scotia adored, And the motto 's a good one for all to obey While our barks to existence are moored. Give the laugh to dull care that comes snooping snoop-ing around, And while you're sojourning on top of the ground On the Jollity bank freely draw. - In enjoying life bulge merrily ahead, Put a touch of snappy ginger in your tread, For when you are under cover 'Neath the daisies and the clover You are goin' to be a long time dead. Care is often a bubble 'twill burst with a breath, Though a threatening banner it flaunts; Many troubles you see can be driven to death By a kick in the seat of the pawnts. Our journey adown this terrestrial vale, We are oft told, is only a span, And,, we should strew sunshine along the short trail, And have all the fun that we can. Keep your soul with merry sunshine freely fed, Bear a smiling face up to your dying bed, For when death the cord shall sever And your eyes are closed forever, You are goin' to be a long time dead. |