Uncle Sam

I’m much obliged to Uncle Sam

For makin’ me jes what I am.

He makes the opportunity,

An’ I ain’t slow to seize it, see?

He gives me freedom, knowledge, health,

Accomplishments, profession, wealth,

An’ gives me culture, common sense,

An’ lots uv more without expense.

But best uv all, these things so free

Are given you as well as me;

For Uncle Sam is good to all,

Who on his blessed store-house call.

An’ I would fight for him because

He shields me if I keep his laws,

He brings me word from home or friend,

An’ carries back whate’er I send.

In many other ways he’s good,

An’ would be better if he could;

An’ I want all to know I am

All bound up in Uncle Sam.

Feb. 18, ‘92

Pub. in Cam. Press