I transcribed Anthony's wonderful memoir ~ added photos and some information from the internet. Did a re-edit in February 2021 adding a larger font. I have 14 word document files, if anyone is interested in reading the entire memoir.
From Anthony's 1979 Memoir "My Eternal Formative Years":
I was born in Little Neck, Long Island, New York, on August 19, 1906, in the year of the great San Francisco earthquake. Teddy Roosevelt was President; the Panama Canal was being built' Henry ford was developing his Model - T, to be marketed in 1908. The Wright Brothers had just learned to control the tail spin. There were 82,000,000 people in the United States; Edward VII was King of England. Sears was offering refrigerators for $6.00, and a real jazzy number holding 540 pounds of ice cost $53.90. Men's suits, two pants and vest, for $5.50; little boy's wash suits cost 35 cents and a complete sailor outfit for 75 cents. Telephones and electric lights were a novelty. Most plumbing and water supply was outdoors. in suburban areas. The first Federal Food and Drug Act was enacted.
This is some of the world and America I was born into, and as of today, when I look back, beginning with my earliest recollections, it is amazing and almost unbelievable to conceive of so much progress in one short life-span.
(My father in law could build anything. When the family moved from New York to California, he acted as contractor for their new Pt. Loma, San Diego CA, family home. Below is a list of his education and work experience)
Anthony Baker Jr.
41 –09 221st Street
Bayside, L.I., N.Y.
Experience Record.
1921 Graduated grammar School
1922 One year High School
1923 Entered Cooper's Institute, Architectural course
1924, 1925 Finished three terms at Cooper's Institute
Served Two years apprenticeship with Charles McClean,
Ed Hanson and James Dick Shop, Housing, Heavy Construction and Concrete.
1926 thru 1933 Employed as Carpenter and acting foreman for Thomas Kennedy,
General Contractor with Hart and Schape, Arch. N.Y. And the Eisel Construction Co. N.Y.
1934 Built three houses in Miami, Florida under Contract.
1935 Started with Levitt and Sons, Suburban Developers as a Carpenter
1936 Became assistant Superintendent, at Manhasset, L.I.
1937 Became General super. Strathmore at Scarsdale, N.Y.
1938 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1939 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1940 Carpentry Trim Contractor for Levitt and Sons
1941 Carpentry Contractor, Levitt and Sons and General
1942 Carpentry Contractor, Oakdale Farms Housing, Norfolk, Va
1943 Carpentry Contractor, Riverdale Housing, Norfolk, Va.
The Riverdale Job Comprised 1,600 units and was entirely precut on the site from frame to trim.
1944 General Contracting
1945 General Contracting
1946 Feb 4 to Sept 27 - Sept 30 to present
(In 1938, Anthony began dating Miss Marion Harwood/Horwitz. I have transcribed the diaries they kept during this year of firsts. Anthony and Marion were married Jan. 28, 1939. In March 1944, at the age of 37 years, Anthony received his draft notice. Having a wife and 3 children at this time, he did not have to go in the Army!)
Telephone 41-09 221st Street
Bayside 9-2568 Bayside, L.I.,N.Y.
ANTHONY BAKER JR.
CONSTRUCTION
March 28, 1944
Department of Education
City of New York,
P.S. 94, Little Neck
New York.
Dear Sirs,
For the purpose of records needed for presentation at the Reception Center of the United States Armed Forces, at the time of my induction, due soon, would you please send me verification of my graduation with any pertinent references which might assist in my classification and assignment.
My graduating class was June, 1921
Very truly yours,
Anthony Baker Jr.
(Reply hand written at bottom of letter)
To Whom it May Concern: 3/30/44
Anthony Baker graduated from P.S. 94 Queens in June 1921.
His "conduct" mark was A, or excellent. His school work was B, or good.
Myra C. Flinker
Principal P.S. 94 Q
(Sadly, in June 1970, Marion passed away after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Below is Anthony's beautiful poem dedicated to beautiful Marion)
Time goes by! Time stands still!
"About our lovely Marion"
I remember:
I'm grateful for the joys that were;
Once upon a time.
I'm saddened by tears that blur
Sweet memories of mine.
I've known a life with beauty blessed.
To keep my heart sublime.
To all who knew her;
You've seen this flower glow and grow
Upon a graceful vine.
You've contributed the pigments
For forming the design.
You'll always share this dream with me
As petals gently fold;
You'll recall we shared the making of
These memories of Gold.
Finale;
We've known our lovely Marion;
Some more or less than I.
We've pressed her in our book of life
Until the day we die.
Anthony ~
Time goes by? Time stands still?
( April 1975 Poem ~ My Father in Law was always busy. Building, writing, reading, traveling etc. I don't recall him ever just sitting in front of the TV doing nothing.)
"AN ENDOWMENT IN RESOLVE"
I'm thinking lately about some folks
Who delight in lounging in bed.
And I'm a one to fret about
Missing out on life's sights instead.
I thought I'd obey an urge to bard
In word-painting various hues.
But if you lean toward rebuttal;
Please don't hesitate with your views.
For instance- to wake in the morning;
In fact, it's a happy surprise-
To swing out my legs and hit the deck;
Delighted I'm able to rise.
And it's nice to grab that first coffee
With a smoke; for I'm bent that way-
To look out the window-seeing the world
Beginning another new day.
It's pleasant to hop in the shower
And feel the smart spray on my skin,
Then lather and wield the old razor-
Winding up with nicks on y chin.
But of course, if you are a female,
You don't have that arduous chore.
Allthough, you'll be possibly busy
Applying cosmetics galore.
Now that may not be gracious phrasing,
But it handily rhymed with "chore".
To modify; I submit, my dears,
To allow what you do, I adore.
Pardon me while I put on my clothes,
To get ready to be on my way-
To work, start a trip, or just shop-
Or any event of the day.
Page 2
An Endowment in Resolve
So off I go on a fresh new start,
Progressing the best I may-
Doing my part to cope with the scene;
Tolerant to "Have a nice day!"
"Have a nice day", seems a static remark,
If not said in a tone sincere.
Like all such quotes, it is lofting-
Prevailing in intent to cheer.
It's lofting too, I am thinking,
If I am inclined to be nice
To someone who does me a service-
Perhaps, at their own sacrifice.
Heeding regard and being thoughtful,
In my contacts during the day
Is requisite for contentment-
When the sun parts with its last ray.
It's gratification to my soul
To also count my blessings
Of family folk, and friends to cherish
And think of in mindful regressings.
I pray God gives me another day
To enjoy this world He made-
To be with benevolence inclined;
Understanding, faithful and staid.
I'll not expect I'll know every day
To be a performance in virtue.
But there has been designed a phrase;
Quote: "This too will pass". How true!
Tony Baker 4/10/75
From Anthony's 1979 Memoir "My Eternal Formative Years":
I was born in Little Neck, Long Island, New York, on August 19, 1906, in the year of the great San Francisco earthquake. Teddy Roosevelt was President; the Panama Canal was being built' Henry ford was developing his Model - T, to be marketed in 1908. The Wright Brothers had just learned to control the tail spin. There were 82,000,000 people in the United States; Edward VII was King of England. Sears was offering refrigerators for $6.00, and a real jazzy number holding 540 pounds of ice cost $53.90. Men's suits, two pants and vest, for $5.50; little boy's wash suits cost 35 cents and a complete sailor outfit for 75 cents. Telephones and electric lights were a novelty. Most plumbing and water supply was outdoors. in suburban areas. The first Federal Food and Drug Act was enacted.
This is some of the world and America I was born into, and as of today, when I look back, beginning with my earliest recollections, it is amazing and almost unbelievable to conceive of so much progress in one short life-span.
(My father in law could build anything. When the family moved from New York to California, he acted as contractor for their new Pt. Loma, San Diego CA, family home. Below is a list of his education and work experience)
Anthony Baker Jr.
41 –09 221st Street
Bayside, L.I., N.Y.
Experience Record.
1921 Graduated grammar School
1922 One year High School
1923 Entered Cooper's Institute, Architectural course
1924, 1925 Finished three terms at Cooper's Institute
Served Two years apprenticeship with Charles McClean,
Ed Hanson and James Dick Shop, Housing, Heavy Construction and Concrete.
1926 thru 1933 Employed as Carpenter and acting foreman for Thomas Kennedy,
General Contractor with Hart and Schape, Arch. N.Y. And the Eisel Construction Co. N.Y.
1934 Built three houses in Miami, Florida under Contract.
1935 Started with Levitt and Sons, Suburban Developers as a Carpenter
1936 Became assistant Superintendent, at Manhasset, L.I.
1937 Became General super. Strathmore at Scarsdale, N.Y.
1938 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1939 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1940 Carpentry Trim Contractor for Levitt and Sons
1941 Carpentry Contractor, Levitt and Sons and General
1942 Carpentry Contractor, Oakdale Farms Housing, Norfolk, Va
1943 Carpentry Contractor, Riverdale Housing, Norfolk, Va.
The Riverdale Job Comprised 1,600 units and was entirely precut on the site from frame to trim.
1944 General Contracting
1945 General Contracting
1946 Feb 4 to Sept 27 - Sept 30 to present
(In 1938, Anthony began dating Miss Marion Harwood/Horwitz. I have transcribed the diaries they kept during this year of firsts. Anthony and Marion were married Jan. 28, 1939. In March 1944, at the age of 37 years, Anthony received his draft notice. Having a wife and 3 children at this time, he did not have to go in the Army!)
Telephone 41-09 221st Street
Bayside 9-2568 Bayside, L.I.,N.Y.
ANTHONY BAKER JR.
CONSTRUCTION
March 28, 1944
Department of Education
City of New York,
P.S. 94, Little Neck
New York.
Dear Sirs,
For the purpose of records needed for presentation at the Reception Center of the United States Armed Forces, at the time of my induction, due soon, would you please send me verification of my graduation with any pertinent references which might assist in my classification and assignment.
My graduating class was June, 1921
Very truly yours,
Anthony Baker Jr.
(Reply hand written at bottom of letter)
To Whom it May Concern: 3/30/44
Anthony Baker graduated from P.S. 94 Queens in June 1921.
His "conduct" mark was A, or excellent. His school work was B, or good.
Myra C. Flinker
Principal P.S. 94 Q
(Sadly, in June 1970, Marion passed away after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Below is Anthony's beautiful poem dedicated to beautiful Marion)
Time goes by! Time stands still!
"About our lovely Marion"
I remember:
I'm grateful for the joys that were;
Once upon a time.
I'm saddened by tears that blur
Sweet memories of mine.
I've known a life with beauty blessed.
To keep my heart sublime.
To all who knew her;
You've seen this flower glow and grow
Upon a graceful vine.
You've contributed the pigments
For forming the design.
You'll always share this dream with me
As petals gently fold;
You'll recall we shared the making of
These memories of Gold.
Finale;
We've known our lovely Marion;
Some more or less than I.
We've pressed her in our book of life
Until the day we die.
Anthony ~
Time goes by? Time stands still?
( April 1975 Poem ~ My Father in Law was always busy. Building, writing, reading, traveling etc. I don't recall him ever just sitting in front of the TV doing nothing.)
"AN ENDOWMENT IN RESOLVE"
I'm thinking lately about some folks
Who delight in lounging in bed.
And I'm a one to fret about
Missing out on life's sights instead.
I thought I'd obey an urge to bard
In word-painting various hues.
But if you lean toward rebuttal;
Please don't hesitate with your views.
For instance- to wake in the morning;
In fact, it's a happy surprise-
To swing out my legs and hit the deck;
Delighted I'm able to rise.
And it's nice to grab that first coffee
With a smoke; for I'm bent that way-
To look out the window-seeing the world
Beginning another new day.
It's pleasant to hop in the shower
And feel the smart spray on my skin,
Then lather and wield the old razor-
Winding up with nicks on y chin.
But of course, if you are a female,
You don't have that arduous chore.
Allthough, you'll be possibly busy
Applying cosmetics galore.
Now that may not be gracious phrasing,
But it handily rhymed with "chore".
To modify; I submit, my dears,
To allow what you do, I adore.
Pardon me while I put on my clothes,
To get ready to be on my way-
To work, start a trip, or just shop-
Or any event of the day.
Page 2
An Endowment in Resolve
So off I go on a fresh new start,
Progressing the best I may-
Doing my part to cope with the scene;
Tolerant to "Have a nice day!"
"Have a nice day", seems a static remark,
If not said in a tone sincere.
Like all such quotes, it is lofting-
Prevailing in intent to cheer.
It's lofting too, I am thinking,
If I am inclined to be nice
To someone who does me a service-
Perhaps, at their own sacrifice.
Heeding regard and being thoughtful,
In my contacts during the day
Is requisite for contentment-
When the sun parts with its last ray.
It's gratification to my soul
To also count my blessings
Of family folk, and friends to cherish
And think of in mindful regressings.
I pray God gives me another day
To enjoy this world He made-
To be with benevolence inclined;
Understanding, faithful and staid.
I'll not expect I'll know every day
To be a performance in virtue.
But there has been designed a phrase;
Quote: "This too will pass". How true!
Tony Baker 4/10/75
I transcribed Anthony's wonderful memoir ~ added photos and some information from the internet. Did a re-edit in February 2021 adding a larger font. I have 14 word document files, if anyone is interested in reading the entire memoir.
From Anthony's 1979 Memoir "My Eternal Formative Years":
I was born in Little Neck, Long Island, New York, on August 19, 1906, in the year of the great San Francisco earthquake. Teddy Roosevelt was President; the Panama Canal was being built' Henry ford was developing his Model - T, to be marketed in 1908. The Wright Brothers had just learned to control the tail spin. There were 82,000,000 people in the United States; Edward VII was King of England. Sears was offering refrigerators for $6.00, and a real jazzy number holding 540 pounds of ice cost $53.90. Men's suits, two pants and vest, for $5.50; little boy's wash suits cost 35 cents and a complete sailor outfit for 75 cents. Telephones and electric lights were a novelty. Most plumbing and water supply was outdoors. in suburban areas. The first Federal Food and Drug Act was enacted.
This is some of the world and America I was born into, and as of today, when I look back, beginning with my earliest recollections, it is amazing and almost unbelievable to conceive of so much progress in one short life-span.
(My father in law could build anything. When the family moved from New York to California, he acted as contractor for their new Pt. Loma, San Diego CA, family home. Below is a list of his education and work experience)
Anthony Baker Jr.
41 –09 221st Street
Bayside, L.I., N.Y.
Experience Record.
1921 Graduated grammar School
1922 One year High School
1923 Entered Cooper's Institute, Architectural course
1924, 1925 Finished three terms at Cooper's Institute
Served Two years apprenticeship with Charles McClean,
Ed Hanson and James Dick Shop, Housing, Heavy Construction and Concrete.
1926 thru 1933 Employed as Carpenter and acting foreman for Thomas Kennedy,
General Contractor with Hart and Schape, Arch. N.Y. And the Eisel Construction Co. N.Y.
1934 Built three houses in Miami, Florida under Contract.
1935 Started with Levitt and Sons, Suburban Developers as a Carpenter
1936 Became assistant Superintendent, at Manhasset, L.I.
1937 Became General super. Strathmore at Scarsdale, N.Y.
1938 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1939 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1940 Carpentry Trim Contractor for Levitt and Sons
1941 Carpentry Contractor, Levitt and Sons and General
1942 Carpentry Contractor, Oakdale Farms Housing, Norfolk, Va
1943 Carpentry Contractor, Riverdale Housing, Norfolk, Va.
The Riverdale Job Comprised 1,600 units and was entirely precut on the site from frame to trim.
1944 General Contracting
1945 General Contracting
1946 Feb 4 to Sept 27 - Sept 30 to present
(In 1938, Anthony began dating Miss Marion Harwood/Horwitz. I have transcribed the diaries they kept during this year of firsts. Anthony and Marion were married Jan. 28, 1939. In March 1944, at the age of 37 years, Anthony received his draft notice. Having a wife and 3 children at this time, he did not have to go in the Army!)
Telephone 41-09 221st Street
Bayside 9-2568 Bayside, L.I.,N.Y.
ANTHONY BAKER JR.
CONSTRUCTION
March 28, 1944
Department of Education
City of New York,
P.S. 94, Little Neck
New York.
Dear Sirs,
For the purpose of records needed for presentation at the Reception Center of the United States Armed Forces, at the time of my induction, due soon, would you please send me verification of my graduation with any pertinent references which might assist in my classification and assignment.
My graduating class was June, 1921
Very truly yours,
Anthony Baker Jr.
(Reply hand written at bottom of letter)
To Whom it May Concern: 3/30/44
Anthony Baker graduated from P.S. 94 Queens in June 1921.
His "conduct" mark was A, or excellent. His school work was B, or good.
Myra C. Flinker
Principal P.S. 94 Q
(Sadly, in June 1970, Marion passed away after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Below is Anthony's beautiful poem dedicated to beautiful Marion)
Time goes by! Time stands still!
"About our lovely Marion"
I remember:
I'm grateful for the joys that were;
Once upon a time.
I'm saddened by tears that blur
Sweet memories of mine.
I've known a life with beauty blessed.
To keep my heart sublime.
To all who knew her;
You've seen this flower glow and grow
Upon a graceful vine.
You've contributed the pigments
For forming the design.
You'll always share this dream with me
As petals gently fold;
You'll recall we shared the making of
These memories of Gold.
Finale;
We've known our lovely Marion;
Some more or less than I.
We've pressed her in our book of life
Until the day we die.
Anthony ~
Time goes by? Time stands still?
( April 1975 Poem ~ My Father in Law was always busy. Building, writing, reading, traveling etc. I don't recall him ever just sitting in front of the TV doing nothing.)
"AN ENDOWMENT IN RESOLVE"
I'm thinking lately about some folks
Who delight in lounging in bed.
And I'm a one to fret about
Missing out on life's sights instead.
I thought I'd obey an urge to bard
In word-painting various hues.
But if you lean toward rebuttal;
Please don't hesitate with your views.
For instance- to wake in the morning;
In fact, it's a happy surprise-
To swing out my legs and hit the deck;
Delighted I'm able to rise.
And it's nice to grab that first coffee
With a smoke; for I'm bent that way-
To look out the window-seeing the world
Beginning another new day.
It's pleasant to hop in the shower
And feel the smart spray on my skin,
Then lather and wield the old razor-
Winding up with nicks on y chin.
But of course, if you are a female,
You don't have that arduous chore.
Allthough, you'll be possibly busy
Applying cosmetics galore.
Now that may not be gracious phrasing,
But it handily rhymed with "chore".
To modify; I submit, my dears,
To allow what you do, I adore.
Pardon me while I put on my clothes,
To get ready to be on my way-
To work, start a trip, or just shop-
Or any event of the day.
Page 2
An Endowment in Resolve
So off I go on a fresh new start,
Progressing the best I may-
Doing my part to cope with the scene;
Tolerant to "Have a nice day!"
"Have a nice day", seems a static remark,
If not said in a tone sincere.
Like all such quotes, it is lofting-
Prevailing in intent to cheer.
It's lofting too, I am thinking,
If I am inclined to be nice
To someone who does me a service-
Perhaps, at their own sacrifice.
Heeding regard and being thoughtful,
In my contacts during the day
Is requisite for contentment-
When the sun parts with its last ray.
It's gratification to my soul
To also count my blessings
Of family folk, and friends to cherish
And think of in mindful regressings.
I pray God gives me another day
To enjoy this world He made-
To be with benevolence inclined;
Understanding, faithful and staid.
I'll not expect I'll know every day
To be a performance in virtue.
But there has been designed a phrase;
Quote: "This too will pass". How true!
Tony Baker 4/10/75
From Anthony's 1979 Memoir "My Eternal Formative Years":
I was born in Little Neck, Long Island, New York, on August 19, 1906, in the year of the great San Francisco earthquake. Teddy Roosevelt was President; the Panama Canal was being built' Henry ford was developing his Model - T, to be marketed in 1908. The Wright Brothers had just learned to control the tail spin. There were 82,000,000 people in the United States; Edward VII was King of England. Sears was offering refrigerators for $6.00, and a real jazzy number holding 540 pounds of ice cost $53.90. Men's suits, two pants and vest, for $5.50; little boy's wash suits cost 35 cents and a complete sailor outfit for 75 cents. Telephones and electric lights were a novelty. Most plumbing and water supply was outdoors. in suburban areas. The first Federal Food and Drug Act was enacted.
This is some of the world and America I was born into, and as of today, when I look back, beginning with my earliest recollections, it is amazing and almost unbelievable to conceive of so much progress in one short life-span.
(My father in law could build anything. When the family moved from New York to California, he acted as contractor for their new Pt. Loma, San Diego CA, family home. Below is a list of his education and work experience)
Anthony Baker Jr.
41 –09 221st Street
Bayside, L.I., N.Y.
Experience Record.
1921 Graduated grammar School
1922 One year High School
1923 Entered Cooper's Institute, Architectural course
1924, 1925 Finished three terms at Cooper's Institute
Served Two years apprenticeship with Charles McClean,
Ed Hanson and James Dick Shop, Housing, Heavy Construction and Concrete.
1926 thru 1933 Employed as Carpenter and acting foreman for Thomas Kennedy,
General Contractor with Hart and Schape, Arch. N.Y. And the Eisel Construction Co. N.Y.
1934 Built three houses in Miami, Florida under Contract.
1935 Started with Levitt and Sons, Suburban Developers as a Carpenter
1936 Became assistant Superintendent, at Manhasset, L.I.
1937 Became General super. Strathmore at Scarsdale, N.Y.
1938 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1939 General Super, Strathmore at Great Neck, L.I.
1940 Carpentry Trim Contractor for Levitt and Sons
1941 Carpentry Contractor, Levitt and Sons and General
1942 Carpentry Contractor, Oakdale Farms Housing, Norfolk, Va
1943 Carpentry Contractor, Riverdale Housing, Norfolk, Va.
The Riverdale Job Comprised 1,600 units and was entirely precut on the site from frame to trim.
1944 General Contracting
1945 General Contracting
1946 Feb 4 to Sept 27 - Sept 30 to present
(In 1938, Anthony began dating Miss Marion Harwood/Horwitz. I have transcribed the diaries they kept during this year of firsts. Anthony and Marion were married Jan. 28, 1939. In March 1944, at the age of 37 years, Anthony received his draft notice. Having a wife and 3 children at this time, he did not have to go in the Army!)
Telephone 41-09 221st Street
Bayside 9-2568 Bayside, L.I.,N.Y.
ANTHONY BAKER JR.
CONSTRUCTION
March 28, 1944
Department of Education
City of New York,
P.S. 94, Little Neck
New York.
Dear Sirs,
For the purpose of records needed for presentation at the Reception Center of the United States Armed Forces, at the time of my induction, due soon, would you please send me verification of my graduation with any pertinent references which might assist in my classification and assignment.
My graduating class was June, 1921
Very truly yours,
Anthony Baker Jr.
(Reply hand written at bottom of letter)
To Whom it May Concern: 3/30/44
Anthony Baker graduated from P.S. 94 Queens in June 1921.
His "conduct" mark was A, or excellent. His school work was B, or good.
Myra C. Flinker
Principal P.S. 94 Q
(Sadly, in June 1970, Marion passed away after a valiant fight against breast cancer. Below is Anthony's beautiful poem dedicated to beautiful Marion)
Time goes by! Time stands still!
"About our lovely Marion"
I remember:
I'm grateful for the joys that were;
Once upon a time.
I'm saddened by tears that blur
Sweet memories of mine.
I've known a life with beauty blessed.
To keep my heart sublime.
To all who knew her;
You've seen this flower glow and grow
Upon a graceful vine.
You've contributed the pigments
For forming the design.
You'll always share this dream with me
As petals gently fold;
You'll recall we shared the making of
These memories of Gold.
Finale;
We've known our lovely Marion;
Some more or less than I.
We've pressed her in our book of life
Until the day we die.
Anthony ~
Time goes by? Time stands still?
( April 1975 Poem ~ My Father in Law was always busy. Building, writing, reading, traveling etc. I don't recall him ever just sitting in front of the TV doing nothing.)
"AN ENDOWMENT IN RESOLVE"
I'm thinking lately about some folks
Who delight in lounging in bed.
And I'm a one to fret about
Missing out on life's sights instead.
I thought I'd obey an urge to bard
In word-painting various hues.
But if you lean toward rebuttal;
Please don't hesitate with your views.
For instance- to wake in the morning;
In fact, it's a happy surprise-
To swing out my legs and hit the deck;
Delighted I'm able to rise.
And it's nice to grab that first coffee
With a smoke; for I'm bent that way-
To look out the window-seeing the world
Beginning another new day.
It's pleasant to hop in the shower
And feel the smart spray on my skin,
Then lather and wield the old razor-
Winding up with nicks on y chin.
But of course, if you are a female,
You don't have that arduous chore.
Allthough, you'll be possibly busy
Applying cosmetics galore.
Now that may not be gracious phrasing,
But it handily rhymed with "chore".
To modify; I submit, my dears,
To allow what you do, I adore.
Pardon me while I put on my clothes,
To get ready to be on my way-
To work, start a trip, or just shop-
Or any event of the day.
Page 2
An Endowment in Resolve
So off I go on a fresh new start,
Progressing the best I may-
Doing my part to cope with the scene;
Tolerant to "Have a nice day!"
"Have a nice day", seems a static remark,
If not said in a tone sincere.
Like all such quotes, it is lofting-
Prevailing in intent to cheer.
It's lofting too, I am thinking,
If I am inclined to be nice
To someone who does me a service-
Perhaps, at their own sacrifice.
Heeding regard and being thoughtful,
In my contacts during the day
Is requisite for contentment-
When the sun parts with its last ray.
It's gratification to my soul
To also count my blessings
Of family folk, and friends to cherish
And think of in mindful regressings.
I pray God gives me another day
To enjoy this world He made-
To be with benevolence inclined;
Understanding, faithful and staid.
I'll not expect I'll know every day
To be a performance in virtue.
But there has been designed a phrase;
Quote: "This too will pass". How true!
Tony Baker 4/10/75
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