Saturday, September 17, 2011

Poem from my great great grandmother Farley

My mom recently shared this poem that she found while sorting and organizing through her garage. It was written by my great great grandma Farley. My grandma's grandma...it speaks well to the season I find myself at times!


In the midst of a bog

An old bullfrog

Sat on a log

And croaked and croaked


It’s an ugly old world

He sadly said

All slime and water soaked


But you’re looking down the Blue Jay said

Look at the clear blue sky instead


Hear the birds

And the hum of the bees

The world is filled with melodies

So why should you drink from miseries cup

For goodness sake

Look up.,..look up

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