UNDER THE SKIN OF MEN

Did you ever sit down and talk with men

In a serious sort of a way,

On their views of life and ponder then

On all that they have to say?

If not, you should in some quiet hour;

It's a glorious thing to do:

For you'll find that back of the pomp and power

Most men have a goal in view.

They'll tell you then that their aim is not

The clink of the yellow gold;

That not in the worldly things they've got

Would they have their stories told.

They'll say the joys that they treasure most

Are their good friends, tried and true,

And an honest name for their own to boast

And peace when the day is through.

I've talked with men and I think I know

What's under the toughened skin.

I've seen their eyes grow bright and glow

With the fire that burns within.

And back of the gold and back of the fame

And back of the selfish strife,

In most men's breasts you'll find the flame

Of the nobler things of life.