Poem February 15, 1913 Issue

[Written for the Sentinel.]

THE CHOICE

MARY JAMES ARNOLD.

A Path I chose, wherein my feet should tread;
It lay before me, lily-lined and fair;
Roses and sunshine, summer skies o'erhead,
Sweet peace, companionship, and love, were there.

"And service?" came a voice with question clear—
"Doth duty call thee to this path of flowers?
Dost find therein sad hearts, o'erwhelmed with fear,
Seeking surcease from pain through weary hours?

"At needed there? In ways all sunshine-bright
What comfort wilt thou give, what pain relieve?
Canst light afford to those who seek the light?
In service rendered thou shalt joy receive.

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