~ Where God Ain't ~

He was just a little boy,
on a week's first day.
Wandering home from Sunday School,
and dawdling on the way.



He scuffed his shoes into the grass;
he found a caterpillar.
He found a fluffy milkweed pod,
and blew out all the "filler".



A bird's nest in a tree overhead,
so wisely placed on high,
Was just another wonder
that caught his eager eye.



A neighbor watched his zig zag course,
and hailed him from the lawn.
Asked him where he'd been that day
and what was going on.



"I've been to Bible School," he said
and turned a piece of sod.
He picked up a wiggley worm replying,
"I've learned a lot about God."



M'm very fine way," the neighbor said,
"for a boy to spend his time."
"If you'll tell me where God is,
I'll give you a brand new dime."



Quick as a flash the answer came!
Nor were his accents faint.
"I'll give you a dollar, Mister,
if you can tell me where God ain't."