Poems (Geisse)/The First Day at School

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THE FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL.
I say my name is Johnny Blake,  I'm the new rector's son, And if you try to bully me,  I'll thrash you every one.
I know my father thinks it's right  To turn the other cheek, But I'm a different sort of chap;  You'll never find me meek.
I treat my comrades fair and square, For I believe in God, But when a fellow's mean to me,  You bet I can strike hard.
But I am not a fighting chap,  I'd rather, far, be friends,And I'll forgive an enemy, If he will make amends.
And when a fellow is my friend,  I stick through thick and thin; As long as he is true to me  I will be true to him.
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Now, boys, I hope you understand-  We tried to make it clear, For I would like to be at peace,  With every fellow here.
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