WHAT GOD SAID
“This be a lesson,” said Life, with a frown—
And knocked me down.
“And serve him right!” cried the goodly men,
While I—I picked myself up, and then
Went on just as I used to do.
But the good God smiled as He shook His head;
“It’s a troublesome child,” said He, “but yet
Not quite so altogether dead
As those solemn old fools that laughed. Don’t fret!”
At least, I think that’s what He said.