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Poem
November 26, 1958
The Sidney Herald
Sidney, Richland County, Montana
What is this article about?
Humorous poem depicting an aged, scarred editor granted immediate entry to heaven by St. Peter, who acknowledges the profession's torments as sufficient suffering.
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THANKS
He stood before the Pearly Gates,
His face was scarred and old.
He stood before the Man of Fate
For admission to the Fold.
"What have you done," Saint Peter said,
"To gain admission here"
"I've been an Editor, Sir.
For many and many a year."
The Pearly Gates swung open wide;
St. Peter touched the bell
"Come in and choose your harp, my friend,
You've had your share of hell."
-Contributed
Ray Whiting's uncle, who owns and operates a paper in Stratford, Wis., sent this poem to Ray, which I thank Mr. Whiting for passing on to me.
He stood before the Pearly Gates,
His face was scarred and old.
He stood before the Man of Fate
For admission to the Fold.
"What have you done," Saint Peter said,
"To gain admission here"
"I've been an Editor, Sir.
For many and many a year."
The Pearly Gates swung open wide;
St. Peter touched the bell
"Come in and choose your harp, my friend,
You've had your share of hell."
-Contributed
Ray Whiting's uncle, who owns and operates a paper in Stratford, Wis., sent this poem to Ray, which I thank Mr. Whiting for passing on to me.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
Satire
What themes does it cover?
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Editor
Pearly Gates
Saint Peter
Heaven
Hell
Humor
What entities or persons were involved?
Contributed
Poem Details
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Author
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Subject
An Editor At The Pearly Gates
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
"What Have You Done," Saint Peter Said,
"To Gain Admission Here"
"I've Been An Editor, Sir.
For Many And Many A Year."
"Come In And Choose Your Harp, My Friend,
You've Had Your Share Of Hell."