A Value Of One Member
Ten little members standing in a
line. One disliked the President;
then there were
nine.
Nine little members offered to
work late. One forget her promise;
then there were
eight.
Eight creative members had
ideas good as could be. One lost
enthusiasm; then there were
seven.
Seven loyal members got into a
fix. They quarreled over projects;
then there were
six.
Six members remained with spirit
and drive. One moved away; then
there were
five.
Five steadfast members wished
there were more. One became
indifferent; then there were
four.
Four cheerful members who
never disagreed, ‘Till one complained
of meetings; then there were
three.
Three eager members! What did
they do? One got discouraged;
then there were
two.
Two lonely members, our rhyme
is nearly done. One joined another
club; then there was only
one.
One faithful member, feeling
rather blue. Met with a neighbor,
then there were
two.
Two earnest members each enrolled
one more. Doubling their
number, then there were
four.
Four determined members,
wouldn’t wait. ‘Till each one won
another; then there were
eight.
Eight excited member signed up
sixteen more.
In another six versus, there'll be a
thousand twenty-four..
YOU DO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE….