Speak of Methuselah, no more
’Tis “Back to G. B. S.”
What shall the Future praise him for
The fun? The seriousness?
The illuming thought? The scene on scene
Portrayed by master mind?
All these: but most that wit so keen
Could flash from heart so kind.
The Times, July 26, 1926, p. 15
More Verses by Henry Salt
- New Form for the Swearing-in of ConstablesPall Mall Gazette, November 22, 1887
- FeathertopJustice, March 21, 1885
- Mr Facing Both WaysThe Vegetarian News, 1925
- Deo GratiasThe Dietetic Reformer and Vegetarian Messenger, April 1, 1885
- The Altruistic Flesh-EaterThe Vegetarian Messenger and Health Review, May, 1926