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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
A FEW RULES FOR BEGINNERS, by KATHERINE MANSFIELD Poet's Biography First Line: Babies must not eat the coal Last Line: Who will comfort them with kisses. Alternate Author Name(s): Murry, John Middleton, Mrs.; Beauchamp, Kathleen | |||
Babies must not eat the coal And they must not make grimaces, Nor in party dresses roll And must never black their faces. They must learn that pointing's rude, They must sit quite still at table, And must always eat the food Put before them -- if they're able. If they fall, they must not cry, Though it's known how painful this is; No -- there's always Mother by Who will comfort them with kisses. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...THE OPAL DREAM CAVE by KATHERINE MANSFIELD THE SECRET by KATHERINE MANSFIELD THE EARTH-CHILD IN THE GRASS by KATHERINE MANSFIELD SONG OF THE LITTLE WHITE GIRL by KATHERINE MANSFIELD OPPOSITES by KATHERINE MANSFIELD SONG OF KAREN, THE DANCING CHILD by KATHERINE MANSFIELD FAIRY TALE by KATHERINE MANSFIELD FIRELIGHT by KATHERINE MANSFIELD |
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