Poems (Coolidge)/Lost and Found
LOST AND FOUND
LOST
Some precious little moments
That once were given me;
If only I could find them
I would not idle be.
That once were given me;
If only I could find them
I would not idle be.
A jewel called "Patience,"
Its setting was most bright;
A gem much prized by others
To whom it gave delight.
Its setting was most bright;
A gem much prized by others
To whom it gave delight.
The chance to do a kindness,
A loving word to say;
A few these of the losses
That I have met to-day.
A loving word to say;
A few these of the losses
That I have met to-day.
FOUND
How best to use the minutes
That Father Time doth give;
In every well-spent hour
To count it joy to live.
That Father Time doth give;
In every well-spent hour
To count it joy to live.
A jewel that grows brighter
When kept in constant wear,
Not insecure the setting
If riveted with prayer.
When kept in constant wear,
Not insecure the setting
If riveted with prayer.
A golden chance they treasure
Who Love's sweet law obey;
A few these of the blessings
That I have found to-day.
Who Love's sweet law obey;
A few these of the blessings
That I have found to-day.