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Show r n Rippling Rhymes By WALT MASON. V. J V When A Youngster's On His Knee When a youngster's on his knee, Man's as good as he can be; Then it seems his soul takes hold f his tongue and turns to gold All the words he utters low. Telling tales of long ago. Then his thoughts arc always clean, Never selfish, never mean. And his touch grows gentle, too, As he runs his fingers through Stlky curls like once he had When he was a little lad. When a youngster's od his knee Man s as fine as he can be. Then the strong arms that have fought Bitterly for things they've sought Throb with tenderness and love, Just like angel arms above. And he proud that he can place Kisses on that little face, And his sweetness bubbles up Just likA wine within the cup For those few clad moments then He is innocent again. When a youngster's on his knee, Man is what he yearns to be. Then he turns away from strife To the happiness of life; Turns away from selfish things To the joys which kindness brines; changes in that merry hour From a man of force and power To a teacher, wise and good. Talking, living as he should. Man's as great as he can be With a youngster on his knee. |