My Barefoot Babies: Hola!

I am online now at my friend Yanina's house. She has a wireless connection so I can use Luis' laptop and publish my posts. I haven't had time to write much, but here is what I have so far. We are having a good time. There is a lot more to write about so stay tuned!

The Barefoot Boy

John Greenleaf Whittier

BLESSINGS on thee, little man,
Barefoot boy, with cheek of tan!
With thy turned-up pantaloons,
And thy merry whistled tunes;
With thy red lip, redder still
Kissed by strawberries on the hill;
With the sunshine on thy face,
Through thy torn brim’s jaunty grace;
From my heart I give thee joy,—
I was once a barefoot boy!
Prince thou art,—the grown-up man
Only is republican.
Let the million-dollared ride!
Barefoot, trudging at his side,
Thou hast more than he can buy
In the reach of ear and eye,—
Outward sunshine, inward joy:
Blessings on thee, barefoot boy!

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Hola!

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