When Spring Has Went

                                               (Contributed by the Office Boy)

When spring has went you’ll sorry be

     For all the unkind things you’ve said;

She does the best she can, and she

     Should have your praise and help instead.

She has her faults, which are but charms,

     She’s filled chock full with good intent;

And you will know but gloom and woe

     When she has went.

When spring has went and summer’s came,

     And everything is dry and hot,

And all the days are just the same,

     And you must stick to one warm spot,

‘Tis then you’ll wish her back again,

     With all the wind and rain she sent;

So you had best cut out the jest,

     Ere she has went.

Mar. 29, ‘09