Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
For God hath made them so:
Let bears and lions growl and fight,
For 'tis their nature, too.
But, children, you should never let
Such angry passions rise:
Your little hands were never made
To tear each other's eyes.
Let love through all your actions run,
And all your words be mild:
Live like the blessed Virgin's Son,
That sweet and lovely child.
His soul was gentle as a lamb;
And as his stature grew,
He grew in favor both with man,
And God his Father too.
Now, Lord of all, he reigns above;
And from his heavenly throne
He sees what children dwell in love,
And marks them for his own.
Peace! ! Gentle as a lamb. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
An advice and a superb thought in lucid language...wonderful- 10
From beginning to the end, the poem is a pleasure to read not only for its linguistic and poetic beauty but also for its spiritual and humane message of love. Thanks.
Tranquility has run throughout the poem, A great message conveyed in such simple verse...very beautiful work
children, you should never let Such angry passions rise: Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes. Very good moral aspects. tony
Good lessons to nurture a human being from the innocent children.
What a wonderful lesson for all children... and with such sweet verses.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Let dogs delight to bark and bite, For God hath made them so: Let bears and lions growl and fight, For 'tis their nature, too. But, children, you should never let Such angry passions rise: Your little hands were never made To tear each other's eyes. I like these two stanzas... Thanks for sharing...