I put my heart to school br In the world, where men grow wise, br "Go out," I said, "and learn the rule; br Come back when you win a prize." br br My heart came back again: br "Now where is the prize?" I cried. ---- br "The rule was false, and the prize was pain, br And the teacher's name was Pride." br br I put my heart to school br In the woods, where veeries sing, br And brooks run cool and clear; br In the fields, where wild flowers spring, br And the blue of heaven bends near. br "Go out," I said: "you are half a fool, br But perhaps they can teach you here." br br "And why do you stay so long, br My heart, and where do you roam?" br The answer came with a laugh and a song, --- br "I find this school is home.