Boast book BB

The pride and love proclaimed

 brains and aesthetics praised

Achievements, places attained

Oh modesty I mourn you 

Living through the fruit of the womb

is there quiet kindness?

Is decency and love for all instilled

Is success  material or in their dignified humanity?

If they have health and a settled spirit

Then let us rejoice

If they have nought but happiness

Then let us shout it 

If some innocence and wonder of childhood remains

Then fill your heart with joy

If they kindly perceive the person in each encounter

Then success indeed in your girl or boy