Ballads for little folk . TAKE CARE. Little children, you must seekRather to be good than wise, For the thoughts you do not speakShine out in your cheeks and eyes. If you think that you can beCross or cruel, and look fair, Let me tell you how to seeYou are quite mistaken there. Go and stand before the glass,And some ugly thought contrive, And my word will come to passJust as sure as youre alive ! What you have, and what you lack,All the same as what you wear, You will see reflected back ;So, my little folks, take care ! And not only in the glass Will your secrets come to view ; Take Care. 43 A
Ballads for little folk . TAKE CARE. Little children, you must seekRather to be good than wise, For the thoughts you do not speakShine out in your cheeks and eyes. If you think that you can beCross or cruel, and look fair, Let me tell you how to seeYou are quite mistaken there. Go and stand before the glass,And some ugly thought contrive, And my word will come to passJust as sure as youre alive ! What you have, and what you lack,All the same as what you wear, You will see reflected back ;So, my little folks, take care ! And not only in the glass Will your secrets come to view ; Take Care. 43 All beholders, as they pass, Will perceive, and know them too. Goodness shows in blushes bright, Or in eyelids dropping down,Like a violet from the light; Badness, in a sneer or frown. Out of sight, my boys and girls, Every root of beauty starts ;So think less about your curls, More about your minds and hearts. Cherish what is good, and drive Evil thoughts and feelings far ;For, as sure as youre alive, You will show for wh
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