  Why are children’s eyes so bright? Tell me why! ’Tis because the infinite Which they’ve left, is still in sight, And they know no earthly blight,— Therefore ’tis their eyes are bright. Why do children laugh so gay? Tell me why! ’Tis because their hearts have play In their bosoms, every day, Free from sin and sorrow’s sway,— Therefore ’tis they laugh so gay. Why do children speak so free? Tell me why! ’Tis because from fallacy, Cant, and seeming, they are free; Hearts, not lips, their organs be,— Therefore ’tis they speak so free. Why do children love so true? Tell me why! ’Tis because they cleave unto A familiar, favorite few, Without art or self in view,— Therefore children love so true. |
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