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Poem
September 8, 1928
The Siftings Herald
Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
A cheerful poem by Robert W. Service encouraging a friend to take the trail to Sunnydale, embracing optimism, nature's beauty, and the habit of happiness despite life's challenges.
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IN SOCIETY
TO SUNNYDALE
There lies the trail to Sunnydale
Amid the lure of laughter.
Oh, how can we unhappy be
Beneath its leafy rafter!
Each perfect hour is like a flower.
Each day is like a posy.
How can you say the skies are grey?
You're wrong, my friend, they are rosy.
With right good will let's climb the hill,
And leave behind the sorrow.
Oh, we'll be gay! a bright today
Will make a bright tomorrow.
Oh, we'll be strong! the way is long
That never has a turning:
The hill is high. but there's the sky
And how the west is burning!
And if through chance of circumstance
We have to go bare foot, sir,
We'll not repine--a friend of mine
Has got no feet to boot, sir.
This happiness a habit is,
And life is what we make it.
See! there's the trail to Sunnydale!
Up. friend! and let us take it.
Robert W. Service
TO SUNNYDALE
There lies the trail to Sunnydale
Amid the lure of laughter.
Oh, how can we unhappy be
Beneath its leafy rafter!
Each perfect hour is like a flower.
Each day is like a posy.
How can you say the skies are grey?
You're wrong, my friend, they are rosy.
With right good will let's climb the hill,
And leave behind the sorrow.
Oh, we'll be gay! a bright today
Will make a bright tomorrow.
Oh, we'll be strong! the way is long
That never has a turning:
The hill is high. but there's the sky
And how the west is burning!
And if through chance of circumstance
We have to go bare foot, sir,
We'll not repine--a friend of mine
Has got no feet to boot, sir.
This happiness a habit is,
And life is what we make it.
See! there's the trail to Sunnydale!
Up. friend! and let us take it.
Robert W. Service
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
Ode
What themes does it cover?
Nature Seasons
Moral Virtue
Friendship
What keywords are associated?
Sunnyside Trail
Optimism
Nature Beauty
Happiness Habit
Robert Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert W. Service
Poem Details
Title
To Sunnydale
Author
Robert W. Service
Subject
Trail To Sunnydale
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
There Lies The Trail To Sunnydale
Amid The Lure Of Laughter.
Oh, How Can We Unhappy Be
Beneath Its Leafy Rafter!
This Happiness A Habit Is,
And Life Is What We Make It.
See! There's The Trail To Sunnydale!
Up. Friend! And Let Us Take It.