Classic and Contemporary Poetry
BE GLAD AND SING, by BELLE RICHARDSON HARRISON Poet's Biography First Line: Have you a band of little ones Last Line: To him who doeth all things best. Subject(s): Blessings; Family Life; Home; Relatives | ||||||||
HAVE you a band of little ones, A husband kind and true, A cosey home in which to rest When daily tasks are through? Then envy not the rich, the great, Yours is a happier estate. No queen who proudly sits enthroned, Whose vassals come and go, Can ever feel the sweet content It is your lot to know. With sunny heads about your knee, Dear heart, how happy you should be! Oh, guide those little ones aright, With tender love and care; Their woes and troubles gently soothe, Their childish pleasures share. Your smile will make their faces bright; When you are kind their hearts are light. And do not heed the thorns that prick When roses strew the way; Enjoy the present blissful hour Ere it shall pass away, For all is fleeting here below; The circling years bring joy and woe. The tiny birdlings in the nest, When summer time has come, Will spread their wings and fly away To seek another home. Your lonely heart will sadly yearn, Their childhood days can ne'er return. And sorrow comes to each and all; A day, and who can tell? The bells that rang a merry peal May sound a funeral knell. Then count your blessings and rejoice With grateful heart and lifted voice. I would not bid you force the door To view some future day; The key in kindness is withheld Your part to watch and pray. Be glad and sing, and leave the rest To Him who doeth all things best. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...MY AUNT ELLA MAE by MICHAEL S. HARPER THE GOLDEN SHOVEL by TERRANCE HAYES LIZARDS AND SNAKES by ANTHONY HECHT THE BOOK OF A THOUSAND EYES: I LOVE by LYN HEJINIAN CHILD ON THE MARSH by ANDREW HUDGINS MY MOTHER'S HANDS by ANDREW HUDGINS PLAYING DEAD by ANDREW HUDGINS THE GLASS HAMMER by ANDREW HUDGINS INSECT LIFE OF FLORIDA by LYNDA HULL A CRADLE SONG (FOND NONSENSE) by BELLE RICHARDSON HARRISON |
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