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Poem
October 17, 1953
The Miami Times
Miami, Dade County, Florida
What is this article about?
A didactic poem by William Henry Huff emphasizing the profound, lasting consequences of seemingly insignificant words and actions on one's life, relationships, and legacy.
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By WILLIAM HENRY HUFF
FOR ANP
The little things, the tiny things
You take no notice of
Embellish saints or banish kings.
And names on tablets carve.
The little things, the jesting tales
That slip in time of mirth
Sometimes return as large
as whales
To swallow you from earth.
The little things you say while gay,
To entertain the crowd,
May wean your closest friends away
And raise a threatening cloud.
If we be careful what we say
And mindful what we do,
Our weeds and deeds will then portray
The noble and the true.
FOR ANP
The little things, the tiny things
You take no notice of
Embellish saints or banish kings.
And names on tablets carve.
The little things, the jesting tales
That slip in time of mirth
Sometimes return as large
as whales
To swallow you from earth.
The little things you say while gay,
To entertain the crowd,
May wean your closest friends away
And raise a threatening cloud.
If we be careful what we say
And mindful what we do,
Our weeds and deeds will then portray
The noble and the true.
What sub-type of article is it?
Didactic Verse
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Little Things
Words And Deeds
Moral Caution
Reputation
Careful Actions
What entities or persons were involved?
By William Henry Huff For Anp
Poem Details
Author
By William Henry Huff For Anp
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
The Little Things, The Tiny Things
You Take No Notice Of
Embellish Saints Or Banish Kings.
And Names On Tablets Carve.
If We Be Careful What We Say
And Mindful What We Do,
Our Weeds And Deeds Will Then Portray
The Noble And The True.