Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, AN APPEAL TO OUR BOY, by MIRIAM DEL BANCO


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AN APPEAL TO OUR BOY, by                    
First Line: Here is a friend, my little man
Last Line: Hail to you, little generous knight!
Subject(s): Animals; Children; Dogs; Friendship; Childhood


Here is a friend, my little man,
A friend who's "square" and brave and true;
Who pleases you whene'er he can,
And never bears a grudge to you;
Who patient waits your hand and lip—
This dog, with eyes that plead and plan
Your welcome and companionship;
Here is a friend, my little man.

And here are friends of noble mien,
Who need your voice to speak their cause,
Your strong right arm, to shield and screen
From ignorance of God's true laws;
Protect the horses, boy, that strain
And toil and patient bear their load;
Without their aid, man's work were vain;
Protect them, boy, from whip and goal.

Protect each creature God hath blessed
With your companionship and care;
"The bravest are the tenderest,"
And only they who love will dare
The battle for God's creatures dumb;
'Tis yours, my soldier small, to fight;
Hail to you, then, where'er you come!
Hail to you, little generous knight!





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