The Bear A Blessing
To people of Kamtschatka,
The bear a blessing proves;
His skin forms beds and coverlets,
And bonnets, shoes, and gloves.
His flesh and fat are dainties,
And of his intestine,
Is made a mask for warding off
The glare of Sun in Spring.
'Tis also used for windows,
As substitute for glass;
Of shoulder-blade a tool is made,
That's used for cutting grass.
Norwegians think the Bear is
More sensible than men;
While Laplands call him "Dog of God,"
And dare not him offend.