Calla’s Poem to Ralph – August 25, 2007

By Tom and Sally Freestone

(As recited by Ralph Guild’s Wife, Calla, In classic limerick form)

There once was a man named Ralph Guild

Who loved to restore and rebuild.

He put Gray’s Mill right,

And, in spite of the fight,

He dredged the Mill Pond, so it filled.

Ralph brought folk together with skill:

Some designed, some could build, some could mill,

From both near and away,

Even from the U.K.!

He made sure that they each filled the bill.

“I’ll keep the mill going,” said he,

“It’s how I believe it should Be.”

He pledged to John Hart

To be true from the start,

And his word is his bond, as you see.

Today it’s Ralph’s praises we sing.

Many thanks and great tributes we bring.

Three cheers for the man,

Who’s completed his plan.

He’s History’s Johnny-Cake KING!

HIP HIP HOORAY! HIP HIP HOORAY!

HIP HIP HOORAY!

Reproduced here with permission from Calla Guild.

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