A LITTLE corner with its crib, A little mug, a spoon, a bib; A little tooth so pearly white, A little rubber ring to bite. A little plate all lettered round, A little rattle to resound, A little creeping — see! she stands! A little step 'twixt outstretched hands. A little doll with flaxen hair, A little willow rocking chair; A little dress of richest hue, A little pair of gaiters blue. A little school day after day, A little school-ma'am to obey; A little study — soon't is past, A little graduate at last. A little muff for winter weather, A little jockey hat and feather; A little sack with funny pocket, A little charm, a chain, a locket. A little while to dance and bow, A little escort homeward now; A little party somewhat late, A little lingering at the gate. A little walk in leafy June, A little talk while shines the moon; A little reference with papa, A little planning with mamma. A little ceremony grave, A little struggle to be brave; A little cottage on a lawn, A little kiss — my girl is gone. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...SQUIRE BOWLING GREEN by EDGAR LEE MASTERS LYING IN THE GRASS by EDMUND WILLIAM GOSSE MESSIAH; A SACRED ECLOGUE IN IMITATION OF VIRGIL'S POLLIO by ALEXANDER POPE THE WILD SWANS AT COOLE by WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS |