Poem by Ann Plato

Advice to Young Ladies

Day after day I sit and write,
And thus the moments spend--
The thought that occupies my mind,--
Compose to please my friend.

And then I think I will compose,
And thus myself engage--
To try to please young ladies minds,
Which are about my age.

The greatest word that I can say,--
I think to please, will be,
To try and get your learning young,
And write it back to me.

But this is not the only thing
That I can recommend;
Religion is most needful for
To make in us a friend.

At thirteen years I found a hope,
And did embrace the Lord;
And since, I've found a blessing great,
Within his holy word.

Perchance that we may ne'er fulfill,
The place of aged sires,
But may it with God's holy will,
Be ever our desires.

1. Lines, Written upon Being Examined in School Studies for the Preparation of a Teacher
2. Reflections, Written on Visiting the Grave of a Venerated Friend
3. On the Dismission of a School Term
4. Memory of Mary
5. The Residence of My Father

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