When there's good health In the house, there is laughter everywhere, <br />And the skies are bright and sunny and the roads are smooth and fair, <br />For the mother croons her ditties, and the father hums a song. <br />Although heavy be his burdens, he can carry them along. <br /> <br />When there's good health in the house, there are smiles on every hand, <br />Luck is dancing down the roadway to the music of a band, <br />Then the hum of wheels is cheery and the daily tasks are fun. <br />And the toller smiles at evening at the sum of work he's done. <br /> <br />When there's good health in the house, hearts are light and hands are true <br />And the poor men count their blessings and the rich are happy, too; <br />Then the cares which life abounds with seem but trifling things and small <br />And a man can laugh at dangers and go bravely through them all. <br /> <br />When there's good health in the house, in the house he's left behind, <br />He is happier than a monarch for he's blest with peace of mind. <br />For with all he has to struggle he is master of his fears, <br />For the laughter of his children's sweetly ringing in his ears.<br /><br />Edgar Albert Guest<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/when-there-s-health-in-the-house/
