WHY?
Why should not we all understand
The laws of life, of living?
That everything in Nature’s works
Is sending forth, and giving.
She gives her life to help mankind,
She to the world gives beauty,
And it is given ungrudgingly,
And not because ’tis duty.
O let us try to emulate
Dear Nature in her giving,
Instead of thorns, give roses sweet;
Then life will be worth living.
Send loving thoughts out to the world,
Your cup returns o’erflowing;
You’ll find it holds no bitter dregs
If good you are bestowing.