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How often do I wish I were
What people call a character;
A ripe and cherubic old chappie
Who lives to make his fellows happy;
With in his eyes a merry twinkle,
And round his lips a laughing wrinkle;
Who radiating hope and cheer
Grows kindlier with every year.
For this ideal let me strive,
And keep the lad in me alive;
Nor argument nor anger know,
But my own way serenly go;
The woes of men to understand,
Yet walk with humour hand in hand;
To love each day and wonder why
Folks are not so jocund as I.

So be you simple, decent, kind,
With gentle heart and quiet mind;
And if to righteous anger stung,
Restrain your temper and your tongue.
Let thought for others be your guide,
And patience triumph over pride . . .
With charity for those who err,
Live life so folks may say you were--
God bless your heart!--A Character.

Robert William Service

[ElliH123]

Wonderful

[Guest]

I love Robert Service. Thank you for posting this poem.

[Romping]

In August, I visited his cabin in Dawson City. It was a very good tour. The guide acted as Mr. Service and told about his life and recited some of his popular poems and some that weren't published! It was very interesting!

[anume57]

Thanks I love Robert Service!