Poem: “People Liked Him” by Edgar A. Guest

A Heap o’ Livin’

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People Liked Him

People liked him, not because
    He was rich or known to fame;
  He had never won applause
    As a star in any game.
  His was not a brilliant style,
    His was not a forceful way,
  But he had a gentle smile
    And a kindly word to say.

  Never arrogant or proud,
    On he went with manner mild;
  Never quarrelsome or loud,
    Just as simple as a child;
  Honest, patient, brave and true:
    Thus he lived from day to day,
  Doing what he found to do
    In a cheerful sort of way.

  Wasn’t one to boast of gold
    Or belittle it with sneers,
  Didn’t change from hot to cold,
    Kept his friends throughout the years,
  Sort of man you like to meet
    Any time or any place.
  There was always something sweet
    And refreshing in his face.

  Sort of man you’d like to be:
    Balanced well and truly square;
  Patient in adversity,
    Generous when his skies were fair.
  Never lied to friend or foe,
    Never rash in word or deed,
  Quick to come and slow to go
    In a neighbor’s time of need.

  Never rose to wealth or fame,
    Simply lived, and simply died,
  But the passing of his name
    Left a sorrow, far and wide.
  Not for glory he’d attained,
    Nor for what he had of pelf,
  Were the friends that he had gained,
    But for what he was himself.

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