Good and Bad Children by Robert Louis Stevenson
Children, you are very little, And your bones are very brittle; If you would grow great and stately, You must try to walk sedately. You must still be bright and quiet, And content with simple diet; And remain, through all bewild'ring, Innocent and honest children. Happy hearts and happy faces, Happy play in grassy places--
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"Children, you are very little,..."
"Good and Bad Children" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a inspirational english poem consisting of 24 lines. This English poem by Robert Louis Stevenson demonstrates the timeless power of verse to capture complex human emotions. Beginning with "Children, you are very little, And your bones are very brittle;...", this piece explores themes of inspirational through vivid imagery and emotional resonance. The work invites contemplation on the deeper currents of life, love, and the human condition. Robert Louis Stevenson's celebrated body of poetry continues to inspire readers across generations and cultures, and this particular work stands as a powerful example of their artistic vision.