ACROSTIC
Flush–pocket full o’ cash,
In a little while dead broke.
Rustle ’round and make some more,
Spend it all again.
Then hustle again like blazes,
No use–can’t save it.
All gone in less than no time,
Then I begin to wake up;
Isn’t this a good idea:
Out of every dollar save a quarter?
Nothing easier now.
All there is to it is to start.
Little every week.
Bank it.
After while on easy street.
Now clip my coupons.
Know you can do it, too.
ACROSTIC
H is in Hearing, but never in Sound,
O is in Lost, and it’s also in Found.
M is in Monkey and also in Man.
E is in Pennies-get all that you can.
N is in Nickels, which save every time,
A is in Dollar, but never in Dime.
T is in Tender and also in Tough,
I‘s in Sufficient, but not in Enough.
O is in Mansion, but never in Hut,
N is in Knife, but never in Cut.
A is in Purchase, but never in Sell,
L‘s not in Heaven, but two are in ––– well.
B is in Bank, and it’s also in Borrow,
A‘s in Today, but not in Tomorrow.
N is in Savings, a very good friend,
K is in Keeping, but never in Spend.
CONTENTMENT
When the evening meal is over,
And the dishes put away;
When the somber shades have fallen
On another wintry day,
As we’re gathered ’round the table–
What a warm and cheerful spot!
Then I light a good Havana
And be thankful for my lot.
Here we are, a happy fam’ly–
Note the faces that are here:
Dick and Toodles, Dot and Doris,
At the end is mamma dear.
Baby Rachel’s in her buggy,
Kicking up her heels so high,
Beating time with chubby fistlets,
As she coos her lullaby.
Maybe all have had our troubles,
Kids at school have had their woes;
Mamma burned a batch of biscuits,
Dick fell down and bumped his nose.
But the wind may howl and bluster,
Let him roll the billows high;
Let the snow drifts block the sidewalks,
I’ve no cause for anxious sigh.
Header Photo: Chicago 1916 Vintage Postcard