Author Arthur Waley Families, when a child is bornWant it to be intelligent.I, through intelligence,Having wrecked my whole life,Only hope the baby will proveIgnorant and stupid.Then he will crown a tranquil lifeBy becoming a Cabinet Minister. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 5 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments