The father, a well digger, strong was he, And as loving and kind as a father could be. And Mary his daughter, Just five years old, Was very much dearer than millions in gold. To Mary her father was big, grand and nice, So each had a treasure, beyond any price. One day to the … Read more
Oh, mothers, so weary, discouraged, Worn out with the cares of the day, You often grow cross and impatient, Complain of the noise and the play. For the day brings many vexations, So many things go amiss. But, mothers, whatever may vex you, Send the children to bed with a kiss The dear little feet … Read more
A child’s life is a blank page. What will the first words be? Shut up! Get out of my sight. Go play. Don’t touch! You, that child’s parent, write upon These words teach fear. They register unwantedness. They say, “I don’t love you.” Let your words teach gentleness and beauty. Let them supply high moral … Read more