Author Sir William Jones On parent knees, a naked new-born child,Weeping thou satst, when all around thee smil'd;So live, that, sinking in thy last long sleep,Calm thou mayst smile, when all around thee weep. 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