A
little work, a little play
To
keep us going – and so, good-day !
A
little warmth, a little light
Of
love’s bestowing – and so, good-night !
A
little fun, to match the sorrow
Of
each day’s growing – and so, good-morrow !
A
little trust that when we die
We
reap our sowing ! And so – good-bye !
George du Maurier
(1834)