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Ten Eastern Stars

Ten Eastern Stars, happy, doing fine;

One listened to a rumor, then there were nine.

Nine Eastern Stars, faithful, never late;

One didn't like the "Worthy Matron," then there were eight.

Eight Eastern Stars, on their way to heaven;

One joined too many clubs, then there were seven.

Seven Eastern Stars, life dealt some hard licks;

One grew discouraged, then there were six.

Six Eastern Stars, all very much alive;

One lost her interest, then there were five.

Five Eastern Stars, wishing there were more;

Got into a great dispute, then there were four.

Four Eastern Stars, busy as could be;

One didn't like the programs, then there were three.

Three Eastern Stars, was one of them you?

One grew tired of all the work, then there were two.

Two Eastern Stars with so much to be done;

One said "What's the use," then there was one.

One Eastern Star, found a Sister -- true!

Brought her to the Chapter, then there were two.

Two Eastern Stars didn't find work a bore;

Each brought another, then there were four

Four Eastern Stars saved their Chapter's fate;

By showing others kindness, then there were eight.

Eight Eastern Stars, loving their Chapters bright sheen;

Talked so much about it, they soon counted sixteen.

Sixteen Eastern Stars, to their obligations true;

Were pleased when their number went to thirty-two.

So we can't put our troubles at the Chapter's door;

It's our fault for harming the Chapter we adore.

Don't fuss about the programs or

the "Worthy Matron" in the East;

Keep your obligation by serving even the very least.

- Unknown

Submitted by Larry Sitter, PGP of the Membership Committee