A Life-Lesson - A poem by James Whitcomb Riley


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James Whitcomb Riley - A Life-Lesson

There! little girl; don't cry! 
They have broken your doll, I know; 
And your tea-set blue, 
And your play-house, too, 
Are things of the long ago; 
But childish troubles will soon pass by. -- 
There! little girl; don't cry! 

There! little girl; don't cry! 
They have broken your slate, I know; 
And the glad, wild ways 
Of your schoolgirl days 
Are things of the long ago; 
But life and love will soon come by. -- 
There! little girl; don't cry! 

There! little girl; don't cry! 
They have broken your heart I know; 
And the rainbow gleams 
Of your youthful dreams 
Are things of the long ago; 
But Heaven holds all for which you sigh. -- 
There! little girl; don't cry!

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Added: Apr 28 2005 | Viewed: 8847 times |

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Poet: James Whitcomb Riley Poem: A Life-Lesson Comment 2 of 2, added on June 14th, 2008 at 2:09 PM. this poem tell me dont cry over small thing. better thing is yet to come, that life lesson rita ackley Comment 1 of 2, added on December 12th, 2005 at 10:20 AM. This pome told me to not be disiponted when my felings are hurt. Jamie from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, A Life-Lesson, has received 2 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own.

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Poet: James Whitcomb Riley Poem: A Life-Lesson Last read: 2013-05-24 22:15:34 Viewed 8847 times. Added Apr 28 2005.

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