WHAT WOULD YOU THINK?
WHEN walking out some summer's day,
What if a little bird should call,
And on your shoulders perch and say,
"Speak well of all, or not at all"!
What would you think?
What if you chased and caught for fun
An airy, gaudy butterfly;
And on its wings there in the sun
You plainly saw the words, "Don't lie"!
What would you think?
What if you watched an opening rose
Spread all its petals to the air,
And to your wondering gaze disclose
Two little warning words, "Don't swear"!
What would you think?
What if you sought to rob the birds,
And hunted for their nests with zeal,
But found each egg traced o'er with words
As plain as print, "Dear boy, don't steal"!
What would you think?
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