Author Christopher Darlington Morley The happiness of children … do not speak That nonsense where a parent may o'erhear—He knows that still, on childhood's gayest cheek, There lingers a bright tear. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments