The Value of One Member Ten little members standing in a line

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The Value of One Member

Ten little members standing in a line.
One disliked the president, then there were nine.
Nine ambitious members offered to work late.
One forgot her promise, then there were eight.
Eight creative members had ideas as good as heaven.
One lost enthusiasm, then there were seven.
Seven loyal members got into a fix.
They quarreled over programs, then there were six.
Six members remained with spirit & drive.
One moved away, then there were five.
Five steadfast members wished there were more.
One became indifferent, then there were four.
Four cheerful members who never disagree-
Till one complained of meetings, then there were three.
Three eager members! What do they do?
One got discouraged, then there were two.
Two lonely members our rhyme is nearly done,
One joined the bridge club, then there was one.
One faithful member was feeling rather blue.
Met with a neighbor, then there were two.
Two earnest members each enrolled one more.
Doubling their numbers, then there were four.
Four determined members just couldn't wait,
Till each one another, then there were eight!
Eight excited members signed up eight more.
In another six verses, there'll be a thousand twenty-four!

Author Unknown