Shapes of Clay

  “Let Glory’s sons manipulate
  The tiller of the Ship of State. 
  Be mine the humble, useful toil
  To work the tiller of the soil.”

AN INSCRIPTION

  For a Proposed Monument in Washington to Him who
  Made it Beautiful.

  Erected to “Boss” Shepherd by the dear
    Good folk he lived and moved among in peace—­
    Guarded on either hand by the police,
  With soldiers in his front and in his rear.