THE POET'S CORNER.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 30 July 1919, Page 4

THE POET'S CORNER.

I "NOT THIS WAY AGAIN." '"The bread that giveth strength I I want to give; i The water pure that bids the thirstv | live; I want to help the fainting day by day. I'm sure I shall not pass again this way. "I want to give the oil of joy for tears, The faith to conquer cruel doubts and fears. Beauty for ashes may I give alway; I'm sure I shall not pass again this way,"

* A POETIC WELCOME. I The other evening I went into the country and spent the night at a friend's house. In my bedroom were •some lines which. I think, arc ideal for a guest chamber. This is a copy of them:— Vbandon care, all ye who enter here, And lay aside your sandals, rest and cheer Await your coining, and the tired feet Have need of cool refreshment from the heat. Ere you leave us, please write in full and plain Upon these guest-book pages date and name; They shall be pleasant memory to awake— Yourself recording angel for our sake. heb rrasT. cake. The following line? are respectfully dedicated to youthful housekeepers in embryo. May they prove of service:— She measured out the 'butter with a very solemn air; The milk and sugar also, and she took the greatest care i To count the.eggs correctly, and to add ' a little bit I Of baking powder, which, you know. ,' beginners oft omit. | Then she stirred it all together, and she baked it full an hour, I But she never quite forgave herself for leaving out the flour.'