I am selfish in my wishin' every sort o' joy for you; <br />I am selfish when I tell you that I'm wishin' skies o' blue <br />Bending o'er you every minute, and a pocketful of gold, <br />An' as much of love an' gladness as a human heart can hold. <br />Coz I know beyond all question that if such a thing could be <br />As you cornerin' life's riches you would share 'em all with me. <br /> <br />I am selfish in my wishin' every sorrow from your way, <br />With no trouble thoughts to fret you at the closin' o' the day; <br />An' it's selfishness that bids me wish you comforts by the score, <br />An' all the joys you long for, an' on top o' them, some more; <br />Coz I know, old tried an' faithful, that if such a thing could be <br />As you cornerin' life's riches you would share 'em all with me.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/selfish-38/
