Our most beloved parents on some putting-green or tee;
A sight to gladden all our hearts if it should ever be.”
And lo—I looked upon that boy—his face was sweet and sad,
And to my heart there came a twinge, for in that little lad
I recognized my eldest son—I was that wicked dad!
And now together we are out on links at home and far.
He and his three small brothers with their shamed, repentant pa,
A-looking here and looking there to find their dear mamma.
GARRULOUS WISDOM
I know a wondrous man—my neighbor he;