Classic and Contemporary Poetry

COUNSELS, by JOHAN LUDVIG RUNEBERG Poet's Biography
First Line: Counsels three the mother gave her daughter
Last Line: She will trespass 'gainst the first two, surely.
Alternate Author Name(s): Runeberg, J. L.

COUNSELS three the mother gave her daughter:
Not to sigh, and not be discontented,
And to kiss no young man whatsoever.
Mother, if thy daughter trespass never,
Trespass never 'gainst your last-named counsel,
She will trespass 'gainst the first two, surely.