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.
More Verses by Henry Salt
- On the Irish EvictionsThe Commonweal, August 20, 1887
- All Fools’ DayJustice, April 2, 1887
- The Altruistic Flesh-EaterThe Vegetarian Messenger and Health Review, May, 1926
- The Joy That Never PallsProgress, November, 1886
- Deo GratiasThe Dietetic Reformer and Vegetarian Messenger, April 1, 1885