Kindness.
BY ROTH.
A kind word for the prisoner,
A smile to cheer his heart,
For he bears a grievous burden,
Tho' he bravely plays his part.
From the world he hides his sorrows,
Stifles the groan of distress
That struggles oft for utterance
Beneath his convict dress.
The alert night watch could tell
Of the burning sighs they hear
While making midnight rounds
Through corridors so drear.