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WHISPERING PALMS by FELIX LOPE DE VEGA CARPIO

Poem Explanation

First Line: HOLY ANGELS AND BLEST
Last Line: MY BABE IS ASLEEP.
Subject(s): CHRISTMAS; PALM TREES; NATIVITY, THE;

Holy angels and blest,
Through these palms as ye sweep,
Hold their branches at rest,
For my Babe is asleep.

And ye, Bethlehem palm-trees,
As stormy winds rush
In tempest and fury
Your angry noise hush;--
Move gently, move gently,
Restrain your wild sweep;
Hold your branches at rest--
My Babe is asleep.



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