Musings: Absolute Pedigrees and Relative Poverty
Some were born Chewing on silver spoons Others were raised Brushing sticks and fingers Some were born Crawling on soft rugs Others were raised Courting sands and stones Some were born Riding on horse backs Others were raised Tending goats and donkeys Some were born Sucking on pearly curds Others were raised Cracking meat and bones Some were born Calling on waiting hands Others were raised Running to and fro Some were born Looking on passing fun Others were raised Handling weights and scales Some were born Reading on tutor's go Others were raised Fiddling night and nature Some were born Feasting on royal bounty Others were raised Fending plants and water Some were born Spending on wealthy house Others were raised Making bricks and mortar Some were born Sitting on the fence Others were raised Cuddling numbers and letters Some were born Standing on giant shoulders Others were raised Honing fins and wings Some were born Counting on ancient stool Others were raised Burning coals and cha