“ When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck. James Whitcomb Riley
“ When you awaken some morning and hear that somebody or other has been discovered, you can put it down as a fact that he discovered himself years ago - since that time he has been toiling, working, and… James Whitcomb Riley
“ And he shall reign a goodly king And sway his hand o'er every clime With peace writ on his signet ring Who bides his time. James Whitcomb Riley
“ O it sets my heart a clickin' like the tickin' of a clock When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder's in the shock. James Whitcomb Riley
“ Who bides his time tastes the sweet Of honey in the saltiest tear And though he fares with slowest feet Joy runs to meet him drawing near. James Whitcomb Riley
“ It is no use to grumble and complain It's just as cheap and easy to rejoice When God sorts out the weather and sends rain - Why, rain's my choice. James Whitcomb Riley
“ As one who cons at evening o'er an album all alone And muses on the faces of the friends that he has known So I turn the leaves of Fancy till in shadowy design I find the smiling features of an old… James Whitcomb Riley
“ He Is Not DeadI cannot say, and I will not sayThat he is dead. He is just away.With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand,He has wandered into an unknown landAnd left us dreaming how very fairIt need… James Whitcomb Riley
“ A Parting GuestWhat delightful hosts are they—Life and Love!Lingeringly I turn away,This late hour, yet glad enoughThey have not withheld from meTheir high hospitality.So, with face lit with delightAn… James Whitcomb Riley
