Said the robin to the sparrow,
“I should really like to know,
Why these anxious human beings
Rush about and worry so.”
Said the sparrow to the robin,
“Friend I think that it must be,
That they have no Heavenly Father,
Such as cares for you and me.”
~~Unknown Author
I memorized this verse when a young girl from seeing it hanging upon the wall of a friend’s kitchen.
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Thanks for the words of this poem. I also have known it since childhood, but wanted to confirm the wording in a few places.
Comment by Sunroi — July 19, 2006 @ 12:50 pm
Since the publication of this post, I have since found that the author of this old poem is not “anonymous”, but seems to be Elizabeth Cheney and the poem she wrote was titled “Overheard In An Orchard”.
Comment by Neddy — August 10, 2006 @ 9:16 am
I’ve memorized this poem as a child from an old picture my mom had framed with the poem–I was wondering if anyone knows where this picture can be found?
Barbie
Comment by barbie — August 20, 2006 @ 10:05 am
When I was a young man the poem was on a plaque just above our wall phone and I read it each and every time I used the phone. I still qoute it often when I need these words of inspiration.
Comment by Jim Robbins — August 26, 2006 @ 9:00 am
I also memorized this poem when I was a young girl. I never forgot it, and was hoping to find it written somewhere again. It had been on a plaque that hung in our dining room near our phone. It seems this poem has meant a lot to many people and touched them when they were young. It was great to find the poem, and to hear about other peoples experiences much like my own.
Comment by Dorothy Bennett — September 21, 2006 @ 4:20 pm
Here’s a pic. I found. Just google ‘robin and sparrow’ under images if this doesn’t work. :)
charactersweb.ca/calligraphy.shtml
Comment by Lauri Mayberry — January 4, 2007 @ 2:20 pm
My Grandmother had this plaque in her kitchen and every time I visited her we would say this together. after she passed away I had the plaque for the longest time and then through many moves I lost it and have been looking for another one ever since. If I ever find another I will hang it in my kitchen by the window just like she had her’s.
Comment by pam — January 24, 2007 @ 9:17 am
I Love This Poem! I have it in my desk drawer.
Comment by Judy — March 27, 2007 @ 9:37 am
My first try on goggle, and I found the poem I was looking for. I am going to be the speaker at a mother daughter banquet at our church and I want to use this poem. Great!
Comment by Joy Grassu — March 28, 2007 @ 5:01 am
I first read this poem in my literature book while I was doing home schooling!! It was good, and I was really blessed. Thanks for posting it and the info about the author!
(i know this is post was posted 2 years ago, but I just thought I’d comment anyways).
Comment by Daniella Raj — March 29, 2007 @ 7:37 am
I also memorized this poem from a beautiful wall plaque hanging in my grandmother’s home. I found it recently in an old storage box and now have it hanging in my home. I am interested in the author, Elizabeth Cheney. How ironic that she so loved birds while our Vice President with the same last name takes such great pleasure in killing these lovely creatures.
Comment by Debby Castellitto — June 6, 2007 @ 1:02 am
In fairness to the VP, he was hunting game birds, not killing robins and sparrows for pleasure. All of God’s creatures can be lovely in appearance, including chickens, turkeys and lambs, which also can taste delicious when harvested as food.
Comment by Neddy — June 6, 2007 @ 8:20 am
The author is Elizabeth Cherry. I love this poem…
Comment by Rachel — July 21, 2007 @ 10:58 am
WHEN I SAW THE ROBINS PICKING IN THE FLOWER BED AND GRASS EARLY THIS MORNING I THOUGHT OF THIS POEM . WHAT A BLESSING.
Comment by JOE R. FORD — March 10, 2008 @ 7:55 am
Thank you for posting the words!
I learned them from a friend who sang this as a song, but have since forgotten some of them, but remebered the tune. Thanks again, you made my day!
Comment by Cynna — May 12, 2008 @ 12:09 pm