Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, A LULLABY, by AGNES H. BEGBIE



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A LULLABY, by                    
First Line: See how the poppies nod
Last Line: --sings thee to sleep.
Subject(s): Christmas; Nativity, The


See how the poppies nod,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy!
Saying "Good-night" to God,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy.
Nestle down, little King,
Night comes to everything,
Calling to sleep.

Close up those wondering eyes,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy,
Now all the daylight flies,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy.
Hush Thee, my little King!
Mother will softly sing
--Sing Thee to sleep.

Sucking Thy rosy thumb,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy,
Swiftly the fair dreams come,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy.
Hush Thee, my little King!
Dreamy bells dreaming ring
--Ring Thee to sleep.

Head with its golden crest,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy,
Close to my heart is prest,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy.
Hush Thee, my little King!
Gabriel holy bring
--Bring Thee sweet sleep.

Gift of my gracious Lord,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy.
Crown of my soul--and sword!
Baby Boy, Baby Boy.
Hush, hush, my King o' kings!
'Tis Thy blest mother sings
--Sings Thee to sleep.

Fears I will cast from me,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy,
Tears must not fall on Thee,
Baby Boy, Baby Boy.
Sleep, sleep, my King o' kings
Mary Thy mother sings
--Sings Thee to sleep.





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