Be kind and be gentle
To those who are old,
For dearer is kindness
And better than gold.
Politeness is to do and say
The kindest thing in the kindest way.
Two ears and only one mouth have you;
The reason, I think, is clear:
It teaches, my child, that it will not do
To talk about all you hear.
Whene'er a task is set for you,
Don't idly sit and view it,
Nor be content to wish it done;
Begin at once and do it.
Work while you work, play while you play;
This is the way to be cheerful and gay.
All that you do, do with your might;
Things done by halves are never done right.
Five things observe with care,—
Of whom you speak, to whom you speak
And how, and when, and where.
—Gray
See that little sunbeam
Darting through the room,
Scattering the darkness,
Lighting up the gloom.
Let me be a sunbeam
Everywhere I go,
Making glad and happy
Every one I know.
Sing a song of seasons!
Something bright in all!
Flowers in the summer,
Fires in the fall!