"A GENTLEMAN”
A genuine Nature’s Gentleman, Is to the manner born, No matter what his class or creed, He is far above the scorn Of all would be aspirants, To the title “He’s a gent,” Who ne’er attain the end desired, Because they never are inspired. With a selfless desire to please, With heartfelt unassuming ease, That will withstand the acid test, That proves pure gold, condemns the rest' Who gild themselves with wealth, or fame, That fail to cover up the shame Of moments, when the demon self, Knocks all their tin gods off the shelf; But Nature’s Gents will close their eyes, To such a contemptuous disguise, And tender the hand of friendship yet, With a grip that says “Well, let’s forget.” H. SERGANT.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 92, 28 June 1946, Page 2
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126"A GENTLEMAN” Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 92, 28 June 1946, Page 2
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