Nine ambitious members offered to work late. One forgot the promise, then there were eight. Eight creative members had ideas good as heaven. One lost enthusiasm, then there were seven.

Seven loyal members got into a fix. They quarreled over a project, then there were six.

Six members remained with spirit and drive. One moved away, then there were five.

Five steadfast members wished there were more. One became indifferent, then there were four.

Four eager members needing help issued a plea. One began to see only the negative, then there were three.

Three lonely members began to feel so blue. One joined another club, then there were two.

Two overwhelmed members, our rhyme is nearly done. One decided it was no longer fun, then there was one.

One still determined member in search of a crew, met with a neighbor, then there were two.

Two earnest members each enrolled one more, doubling their number, then there were four.

Four dedicated members just wouldn't wait, so each enrolled another, then there were eight.