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POEMS BY CLARA A. MERRILL
True, the brilliant paved streets are abounding
With wonders and charms ever new—
But, if from the country excluded
Oh! what would the city folks do?
With wonders and charms ever new—
But, if from the country excluded
Oh! what would the city folks do?
Then have praise and respect for the farmer—
Be cordial to him when you meet—
Ne'er pass him with countenance scornful
Or gaze at the "old codger's" feet,
Though he has not the costly apparel
Which you wear with such elegant grace—
Remember, you can't live without him
Nor can aught in the world fill his place.
Be cordial to him when you meet—
Ne'er pass him with countenance scornful
Or gaze at the "old codger's" feet,
Though he has not the costly apparel
Which you wear with such elegant grace—
Remember, you can't live without him
Nor can aught in the world fill his place.
