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THE COMPLIMENT
[Welland Tribune November 8, 1943]
She was a plump, good-natured wife
And he a grouch for years;
But they lived quite harmoniously
And seldom were there tears,
In all their married life he had
Just slipped along the way
Without a compliment to her,
Though he had lots to say.
He’d seldom see her new spring hat,
Or notice what she wore;
As long as life went gliding on
The same as years before.
But one fine day he paused to think
A compliment was due–
He thought of all she’s done for him
And what she had been through.
“My dear,” said he, “it’s wonderful,
These grim and anxious days,
To see the way you stand the strain,
It’s worthy of all praise.
You may be stout, and sometimes seem
As frisky as a pup;
But I admire your courage, for
You’ve more chins to keep up!”
William McClure
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