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Sent the original or this to Zebulon & son Feb. 10 1897
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"Not Worth While"

1 When I was young among the boys
I oft excelled in rank and file
Was greatly pleased with trivial toys,
But soon found out 'twas not worth while.

2 When I got up and in my teens,
Enamored much with female smile;
I sighed to enjoy the virgin queens;
But found the boon not worth my while.

3 At twenty one when men are free
I strove to appear in handsome style;
From head to foot dress'd capapie-
But this alas! was not worth while.

4 Progressing on in years apace,
As measuring time by league and mile;
I found I had run half my race
And nothing done yet worth my while.

5 Tho' late in life I then must wed,
And family and wealth complile;
But here my glittering prospects fled
These proved alike not worth my while.

6 If on the wing of fame I'd rise,
Shining alike the mean and vile;
T'was but a transitory prize,
And still but poorly worth my while.