Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 21, 1911 ------------------------------------------------ Take some human nature -- as you find it, The commonest variety will do. Put a little graciousness behind it, Add a lump of charity or two. Squeeze in just a drop of moderation, Half as much frugality or less. Add some very fine consideration, Strain off all of poverty's distress. Pour some milk of human kindness in it, Put in all the happiness you can. Stir it up with laughter every minute, Season with good will toward every man. Set it on the fire of heart's affection, Leave it till the jolly bubbles rise. Sprinkle it with kisses for confection, Sweeten with a look from loving eyes. Flavor it with children's merry chatter, Frost it with the srow of wintry dells. Place it on a jelly-garnished platter, And serve it with the song of Christmas bells. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 17, 2009 [email protected]