Father and Son

Father and Son written by William Henry Davies

From "The Birth Of Song", 1936

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"While we enjoy this meat, my Son,
   This tongue so savoury,
Bear this in mind - it was a tongue
   That never told a lie!"

"Now, Father, tell me this at once,
   Explain the reason why:
Is it no sin to kill and eat
   A tongue that told no lie?"

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