Thursday, 2 April 2009

It is enough to be pleasant,
When life flows by like a song,
But the one worth while,
Is the one who will smile,
When everything goes wrong.

by E. Greenwood Feb 11th 1917

Sunday, 29 March 2009

The Cheery Heart

    The Cheery Heart. 
 Though you haven't Gold or Silver,
 Though you've neither lands nor name.
 Never dream you are not wanted,
You are needed, just the same.

 In this world of change and sorrow,
 You may take the valiant part,
 And the world will love and bless you,
 If you have a cheery heart.

God forget you? Never, never, 
He will keep you to the end.
If he send a sudden tempest,
Still his rainbow he will send.

Trust in heaven and make earth brighten,
For the trust and let no dart,
Of a transient pain bereave you,
Of God's gift, The Cheery Heart.

By Eayth, 1917