In Other Words/Gilbert

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From a Paragrapher’s Garden of Verses

In Other Words (1912)
Franklin P. Adams

Gilbert

Lines to Margaret, a Singing and Whistling Cook

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New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, page 88

3855005In Other Words (1912) — GilbertFranklin P. Adams

Gilbert

Prince of the lambent and elusive smile,
Dispenser prodigal of light and cheer,
Sweet knight that sable Care dost oft beguile,
Poet of Truth, take tribute of a tear!