I Am a Radio

by Eric H. Palmer

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I am a University, right in your room.

I am an Opera sung by your fireside.

I am an orchestra to set you feet a-dancing.

I am a band to enthuse your musical soul.

I am an orator, whose eloquence holds you still.

I am a violin recital, rendered by a master at your side.

I am a statesman, conferring with you on the nation's needs.

I am a diplomat, voicing a foreign friendliness.

I am a doctor, coming to your home without charge.

I am a banker, watching your laid-away pounds.

I am a leader of industry, analysing the economic trend.

I am a newspaper, describing events as they happen.

I am a drama, played in your parlor.

I am a debate, where you hear both sides of the day's problems.

I am a football game, with thrills by the score.

I am a boxing championship, with a seat at the ringside.

I am a governess, teaching your children each day.

I am a scientist, revealing wonders that you knew not of.

All these am I, and more.

I am a patriot, kindling anew your love of country.

I am a preacher, re-awakening your faith in human nature.

Yet, poor, foolish men just call me RADIO.

Source: The Sydney Daily Telegraph,1927

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