THE WISE CHILD, by GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM LESSINGPoet's Biography
First Line: How plain your little darling says 'mamma' Last Line: Has not yet taught the pretty dear to fib. Subject(s): Children; Childhood
How plain your little darling says "Mamma," But still she calls you "Doctor," not "Papa." One thing is clear: your conscientious rib Has not yet taught the pretty dear to fib.