英语经典美文诵读100篇：019.a mother’s letter to the world

[00:05.85]019.A Mother’s Letter to the World [00:14.85]Dear World: [00:16.37]My son starts school today. [00:18.96]It’s going to be strange and new to him for a while. [00:22.84]And I wish you would sort of treat him gently. [00:26.24]You see, up to now, he’s been king of the roost. [00:29.93]He’s been boss of the back yard. [00:32.56]I have always been around to repair his wounds, and to soothe his feelings. [00:37.70]But now - things are going to be different. [00:41.27]This morning, he’s going to walk down the front steps, [00:44.83]wave his hand and start on his great adventure [00:46.94]that will probably include wars and tragedy and sorrow. [00:52.74]To live his life in the world he has to live in will require faith and love and courage. [00:58.90]So, World, I wish you would sort of take him by his young hand [01:02.10]and teach him the things he will have to know. [01:05.25]Teach him - but gently, if you can. [01:08.35]Teach him that for every scoundrel, there is a hero; [01:11.63]that for every crooked politician there is a dedicated leader; [01:15.63]that for every enemy there is a friend. [01:18.45]Teach him the wonders of books. [01:20.54]Give him quiet time to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, [01:25.39]bees in the sun, and flowers on the green hill. [01:28.75]Teach him it is far more honorable to fail than to cheat. [01:33.57]Teach him to have faith in his own ideas, [01:35.57]even if everyone else tells him they are wrong. [01:39.68]Teach him to sell his brawn and brains to the highest bidder, [01:43.35]but never to put a price on his heart and soul. [01:46.70]Teach him to close his ears to a howling mob... [01:49.50]and to stand and fight if he thinks he’s right. [01:52.58]Teach him gently, World, but don’t coddle him, [01:55.88]because only the test of fire makes fine steel. [02:00.09]This is a big order, World, but see what you can do. [02:03.85]He’s such a nice little fellow.

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