Darling little Cousin, With your thoughtful look Reading topsy-turvy From a printed book English hieroglyphics, More mysterious To you, than Egyptian Ones would be to us; -- Leave off for a minute Studying, and say What is the impression That those marks convey? Only solemn silence, And a wondering smile: But your eyes are lifted Unto mine the while. In their gaze so steady I can surely trace That a happy spirit Lighteth up your face. Tender, happy spirit, Innocent and pure; Teaching more than science, And than learning more. How should I give answer To that asking look? Darling little Cousin Go back to your book. Read on: if you knew it, You have cause to boast: -- You are much the wisest, Though I know the most. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE MARRIAGE OF HEAVEN AND HELL by WILLIAM BLAKE THE DANCE OF THE SEVIN DEIDLY SYNNIS by WILLIAM DUNBAR SONNET: 9. TO A VIRTUOUS YOUNG LADY by JOHN MILTON THE THINKER'S VISION by WILLIAM ROSE BENET THE SWALLOWS by PIERRE JEAN DE BERANGER |