Taylor, Jane, 1783-1824, Taylor, Ann, 1782-1866 · Philadelphia : T. Ash · leaf 46
or titles, honours, or estates,Or wealth, or power has he;And yet, though destitute and poor,He seems more blest than me ! For this lord Henry did not know,That pleasure neer is found, Where angry passions reign and rule,And evil deeds abound. FOR INFANT MINDS. Colin, though poor, was humble too,… … THE ROBIN. AWAY, pretty Robin, fly home to thy nest, To make thee my captive I still should like best, And feed thee with worms and with bread:Thy eyes are so sparkling, thy feathers so soft,Thy little wings flutter so pretty aloft, And thy breast is all colourd with red. But then, twould be cruel…
Children's poetry, English
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