Destroyers and Other Verses/I Am Loved By Little Children
I am loved by little children:Happy girl and laughing boyCast their tender arms around me,Clamorous with joy.
Baby waking out of slumberTo solitary landGathers open-eyed contentmentFrom my out-stretched hand.
On my arm, he stills his sorrow,At my breast his wailings cease:To be loved by little childrenBrings me hope and peace.