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Show It Doesn't Cost Money. It doesn't cost money, as many sun-pose, sun-pose, To have a good time on earth; The best of its pleasures are free unto those Who know how to value their worth. The sweetest of music the birds to us s'ng. i The loveliest flowers grow wild The finest of drinks gushes out of the free to man. woman and child. Xo money can purchase, no artist can paint Such pictures as nature supplies For ever, all over, to sinner and saint, Who use to advantage their eyes. Kind words and glad looks and smiles cheery and brave. Cost nothing no. nothing at all: And yet all the wealth Monte Cristo could save Can make no such pleasure befall. To bask In the sunshine, to breathe the pure air, Honest toil, the enjoyment of health. Sweet slumber refreshing these pleasures pleas-ures we share Without any portion of wealth. Communion w ith friends that are tried, true and strong. To love and be loved for love's sake In fact, all that makes life happy and long Are free to whoever will take. McCall's Magazine. |
