Poems (Spofford)/Lullaby

by Harriet Prescott Spofford

For works with similar titles, see Lullaby.

LULLABY.

I.

Rest, little one, without a fear, Without a fear; for far awayThe great sea breaks upon the shore From day to dark, from dark to day;And all the thunders of its roar,Through silence filtered o'er and o'er,In murmurous music hush thine ear!In murmurous music hush thine ear!

II.

Droop, like the petals of a rose, A drooping rose, dear eyelids, droopAbove the honeydew of dreams, While happy slumbers round thee stoopAnd weave their wings across the gleamsWhere life's too vivid tumult streams.Close, softly close, sweet eyelids, close!Close, softly close, sweet eyelids, close!