230 TEXAS NATURE OBSERVATIONS AND REMINISCENCES. 



I would not change for your city 



flat. 

 Ah ! look in the glass at your poor 



worn face, 

 And come with me to my country 



place, 

 Among the beasts and the birds to 



live — 

 Ah! Slaves of the Dollar, what 



would you give? 



"What would you give to come 



with us, 

 Away from the noises and city 



fuss — 

 In our log cabin among the 



trees — 

 Among the birds and the hum- 

 ming bees? 

 Beautiful Nature! this is the 



place 

 Where nian meets his Maker, 



face to face. 

 His work you will find here on 



every hand, 

 Come! abide with me in this 

 - wonderful land. 



"What would you give to be with 

 me . 



In the brook, with the water up 



to my knee. 

 With rod and reel, as I cast 



about? — 

 Ah! what would you give to see 



the trout? 

 As he plunges and leaps, his 



freedom to gain. 

 Your hot blood goes rushing 



through every vein. 

 Ah! men in your office, who 



plot and scheme, 

 Come fishing with me in the 



silvery stream. 



"What would you give to see the 



fun. 

 As I go forth with my dog and 



gun? — 

 Returning soon with a full 



game-bag. 

 Pleasant change from your 



city drag, 

 Where you forfeit your soul for 



the greed of wealth. 

 And you and your children are 



broken in health. 

 Ah! come with me to the woods 



and hills 

 Where we know no pains, or 



aches, or ills." 



High Rock Precipices Along the Medina River, Northwest op Sas Antonio 



