2 more poems

Someone asked where we get the poems Marky learns and usually they come from his history program. I wanted to share two of them by Isaac Watts that I think are especially good. We learned the first one when we were learning about the creation and nature of man (i.e we are made in God's image). And the second we learned when we were studying the Israelites and Joseph being sold into slavery.

Let Dogs Delight to Bark and Bite
By: Isaac Watts

Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
For God hath made them so;
Let bears and lions growl and fight,
For 'tis their nature too.

But, children, you should never let
Such angry passions rise;
Your little hands were never made
To tear each other's eyes

Whatever brawls disturb the street
By: Isaac Watts

Whatever brawls disturb the street,
There should be peace at home;
Where sisters dwell and brothers meet
Quarrels should never come.

Birds in their little nests agree;
And ‘tis a shameful sight,
When children of one family
Fall out, and chide, and fight.