Just What You’re Looking For

You’ll find in this old world of ours

      Just what you’re looking for, my friend;

It has its pathways lined with flowers,

      Whose wealth of beauty has no end.

You’ll find it has some kindly souls,

      Devoid of treason and guile;

Whose names are ever in the scrolls

      Of earthly saints who are worthwhile.

You’ll find in this old world as well

      The darker paths devoid of bloom;

Where selfishness and malice dwell,

      Where all is morbidness and gloom.

Seek out the pathways lined with flowers,

      Add to its joy your heart and smile;

And then you’ll find this world of ours

      Has countless beings worth your while.

Aug. 17, 1910

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