“A Tribute to the South”

Food, fellowship, and festivities;
The Junior Warden’s Job,
Making Merriment for all.

A feast for the Lodge,
For friends, for family,
His is a labor few fully understand,
Yet everyone enjoys.

Every event,
Dinner,
Celebration,
This is his work.

Bringing Brethren together,
To laugh, to feast, to celebrate,
Our Brotherhood of men,
Under the Fatherhood of God.

Take this then,
As a hearty thanks,
From the East to the South,
A commemoration of your work.

Without you,
The table would stand empty,
The hall would know no laughter.

Just the blood,
The sweat,
And the tears of labor.

Written by: VW Daniel J Martin, 32°

Assistant Grand Lecturer, Old 17th Masonic District, Grand Lodge of New York
Worshipful Master, Bethlehem Lodge No 85, Delmar, New York
Past Most Wise Master, Rosecroix, Valley of Albany, New York, AASR, NMJ
Treasurer, Ancient Temple 5, Albany, New York, RAM
Brother, Charles Harry Copestake Council 69, AMD
Fellow, Grand College of Rites