The Best Friend

The Best Friend written by William Henry Davies

From "The Bird of Paradise", 1914

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Now shall I walk,
  Or shall I ride?
'Ride.' Pleasure said;
  'Walk,' Joy replied.

Now what shall I -
  Stay home or roam?
'Roam,' Pleasure said;
  And Joy - 'Stay home.'

Now shall I dance,
  Or sit for dreams?
'Sit.' answers Joy;
  'Dance,' Pleasure screams.

Which of ye two
  Will kindest be?
Pleasure laughed sweet,
  But Joy kissed me.

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