Classic Poem

Once on a time, it came to pass,
A piece of ice and a piece of glass
Were lying on a bank together.
There came a sudden change of weather,
The sun shone through them both.—The ice
Turned to his neighbour for advice.
The piece of glass made this reply:
‘Take care by all means not to cry.’
The foolish piece of ice relied
On being pitied if he cried.
The story says—That he cried on
Till he was melted, and quite gone.

This may serve you for a rule
With the little boys at school;
If you weep, I must forewarn ye,
All the boys will tease and scorn ye.