Old Santeclaus Poem by Clement Clarke Moore

Old Santeclaus

Rating: ★2.9


But where I found the children naughty,
In manners rude, in temper haughty,
Thankless to parents, liars, swearers,
Boxers, or cheats, or base tale-bearers,

I left a long, black, birchen rod,
Such as the dread command of God
Directs a Parent's hand to use
When virtue's path his sons refuse.

Clement Clarke Moore
Thursday, January 1, 2004
poem poems children parents Sons
Download image of this poem.
Report this poem
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Susan Williams 25 December 2015

I guess some complaints never change, do they?

19 0 Reply
Spock The Vegan 11 December 2015

Spare the rod, spoil the child in poetry form!

1 1 Reply
See All Comments
READ THIS POEM IN OTHER LANGUAGES

This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.

I would like to translate this poem
Poems By Clement Clarke Moore
A Visit From St. Nicholas
Old Santeclaus
The Pig And The Rooster
Account Of A Visit From St. Nicholas
See All Poems by Clement Clarke Moore
Next Poem
3 / 4
Previous Poem
Clement Clarke Moore

Clement Clarke Moore

New York City, New York
Clement Clarke Moore
Clement Clarke Moore
New York City, New York
Poet's Page Poems More
Close Activity Quotes Biography Comments Following Followers Statistics My Profile Add New Poem Add New Quote
Poemhunter.com
 Best Poems Best Member Poems Best Classical Poems New Poems New Poets Best Member Poets Best Classical Poets Explore Poems Explore Poets Poem Of The Day
Poems About
 Love Poems Baby Poems Death Poems Sad Poems Birthday Poems Wedding Poems Nature Poems Sorry Poems Hero Poems Poetry E-Books
Best Poets
 Robert Frost Maya Angelou William Shakespeare Pablo Neruda Langston Hughes Emiliy Dickinson Shel Silverstein William Blake Rabindranath Tagore William Wordsworth
Best Poems
 Phenomenal Woman Still I Rise The Road Not Taken If You Forget Me Dreams Annabel Lee Caged Bird If Fire And Ice On The Death Of The Beloved
Poem Hunter App Store
PoemHunter Facebook PoemHunter Twitter PoemHunter Instagram
About Us Copyright notice Cookie Policy Privacy Statement Contact Us Help Report Error Is Poem Hunter a legit site? Is Poem Hunter safe? Comunity Rules Privacy Policy Legal Terms Of Use

Delivering Poems Around The World

Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...

4/19/2024 7:20:15 PM # 1.0.0.1119

Close
Error Success