to the young mind Than dress; as it regards our hours,My view of it is now confined. Without some calculation, youthMay live to age, and never guess That no one study they pursue Takes half the time they give to dress. Write in your memorandum bookThe time you at your toilette spend; Then, every… … POETRY FOR CHILDREN 49 If faithfully you should perform This task, twould teach you to repair Lost hours, by giving unto dress Not more of time than its due share.
Children's poetry, English
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