Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE FIRST KISS OF SUNSHINE, by CHARLES LOUIS HENRY WAGNER


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THE FIRST KISS OF SUNSHINE, by                    
First Line: The first kiss of sunshine this morning came to me
Last Line: In speaking of my treasure, my little sunshine boy.
Subject(s): Babies; Kisses; Sun; Infants


The first kiss of sunshine this morning came to me,
'Twas not from gleaming sunrise from out the ruddy sea,
Nor yet the golden flashes o'erspreading purple lea,
A sweeter kiss was mine, then, than any such could be.

'Twas when I rose and tiptoed my way to baby's bed
And touched his flaxen ringlets soft resting on his head,
And saw his blue eyes open, their radiant glances spread,
And felt his arms around me, and kiss from lips rosered.

I've always called him Sunshine the name is apropos,
He lightens darkened hours in ways he'll never know,
His smile reflects the brightness that's in the sun's warm glow,
And melts the coldest nature as summer's warmth melts snow.

I would you'd see my Sunshine, you'd envy me my joy,
You'd understand my rapture, Love's gold without alloy,
You'd know the depths of meaning in names that I employ
In speaking of my treasure, my little Sunshine boy.





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