Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, WHEN SONS AND FATHERS PART, by DOUGLAS MALLOCH


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WHEN SONS AND FATHERS PART, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: You're going, son, the world to face
Last Line: And, oh, remember us!
Subject(s): Fathers & Sons


You're going, Son, the world to face,
Alone to make your way;
I wish that words to fit the case
I had the head to say.
I wish that I could put in speech
The yearnings of my heart --
But youth must learn, and time must teach,
When sons and fathers part.

Oh, I might tell you every hill,
Might tell you every loss,
But you would find some new one still,
Some other kind of cross.
I shall not warn of that or this,
Point every foot and rod;
But I don't think the road you'll miss
You try to walk with God.

I have no doubt you mean to win
A greater wealth than mine;
I hope you do -- but not with sin,
Dishonor'ble design.
Who wins his wealth in honest ways
Will serve and bless the earth;
But who for wealth his honor pays
Pays more than wealth is worth.

You're going, Son -- I give you this,
And this is all you need:
Your father's hand, your mother's kiss,
This little Book to read.
Seek there the light when lights are dim,
God helped your parents thus;
Remember home, remember Him --
And, oh, remember us!





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