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...WINTER TREES by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS THE LOST SHEEP by ELIZABETH CECILIA CLEPHANE TRACT by WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS TO SIR THOS. BARLOW, P.R.C.P. by ROBERT SEYMOUR BRIDGES ROMANCE by FRANCES HALLEY BROCKETT EPITAPH ON MRS. ANNE PRIDEAUX, DAUGHTER OF DR. PRIDEAUX by WILLIAM BROWNE (1591-1643) |