Seventeen Questions for 1917: A Poem

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I believe that we need have no fear of the vocational changes that are taking place. Each occupation is gradually becoming more specialized, and there is a constantly increasing need for young men to prepare themselves well for whatever vocation they may decide to adopt; but without doubt, these various occupations are arranging themselves for the best good of humanity. Logan, Utah

Seventeen Questions for 1917

By Lou E. Cole, Cowboy Poet

Awakened from restful slumber, in the quiet, silent night, By a form bending over my pillow, clothed in misty, golden light. Came these words: "I would ask some questions, in this friendly interview, That will be asked of all earth's children, and I ask them now of you:

"Have you kept your faith with conscience? Your soul quite free from guile? Has your tongue been free from slander? On your lips a hopeful smile? Have you helped to bear life's burdens? Have you helped to right one wrong? Have you added to human music, by joyful lilt or song?

"Have you measured the love of mothers? Have you sounded the faith

of men? , „ Have you learned the power of Spirit that drives on a prophet s pen.' Have you caught the inner value of memory's treasured tears? Have you tested the gem of kindness? Dispelled another's tears? side of Right? "Do you know the joy of forgiving? Have you fought on the an arm of might? Have you earned your bread by labor? For Truth raised the test? Do you truly love your brothers—with a love that will stand his heaven-your breast." Then, God is indeed in his temple-at home-in