Be kind to thy brother-his heart will have dearth,
If the smile of thy joy be withdrawn ;
The flowers of feeling will fade at their birth,
If the dew of affection be gone,
Be kind to thy brother-wherever you are,
The love of a brother shall bo
An ornament purer and richer by far
Than pearls from the depth of the sea.
Be kind to thy sister-not many may know
The depth of true sisterly love;
The wealth of the ocean lies fathoms below
The surface that sparkles above.
Be kind to thy father, once fearless and bold,
Be kind to thy mother so near;
Be kind to thy brother, nor show thy heart cold, Be kind to thy sister so dear.