Classic Poem

Erasers are the nicest things!
—Of that there is no doubt.
We write wrong words. A few quick swipes—
—And big mistakes fade out.
And you will find erasers,
—Of a very different kind,
Extremely helpful, if you will try
—To bear these facts in mind:
When you bump someone in a crowd,
—And almost knock her down,
A soft “I'm sorry!” may bring smiles
—And rub out that old frown.
Apologies, invariably,
—Obliterate mistakes;
And three small words, “I love you!”
—Can erase the worst heartaches.

Erasers are the nicest things!
—Of that there is no doubt.
We write wrong words. A few quick swipes—
—And big mistakes fade out.
And you will find erasers,
—Of a very different kind,
Extremely helpful, if you will try
—To bear these facts in mind:
When you bump someone in a crowd,
—And almost knock her down,
A soft “I'm sorry!” may bring smiles
—And rub out that old frown.
Apologies, invariably,
—Obliterate mistakes;
And three small words, “I love you!”
—Can erase the worst heartaches.