“Man to the last is but a froward child; So eager for the future, come what may, And to the present so insensible.” MenMayChildrenLastsChildhoodInsensible Book:Poetical works Source: Poetical works
“The hour arrives, the moment wish'd and fear'd, The child is born by many a pang endear'd And now the mother's ear has caught his cry; O grant the cherub to her asking eye! He comes--she clasps him. To her bosom press'd He drinks the balm of life, and drops to rest.” ChildrenMomentsEyeMotherWishBornHoursCryDrinkEarsAskingPressesCaughtGrantsBosomsInfancyCherubs Author:Samuel Rogers
