English poem
Lxiii
by Vítězslav Hálek (1835–1874)
Now go, my darling children, go-- This is no more your station; Accept for your quaint journey yet Your father’s osculation!
May be, somewhere they’ll honor you And offer you receptions; But somewhere they may criticise-- Be ready for exceptions!
But let your mind not be disturbed Nor wrinkles in face driven: All kinds of men live in the world, But few to love are given.