Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, JOY, by JOHN BANISTER TABB


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JOY, by                     Poet's Biography
First Line: Newborn, how long to stay
Last Line: Unmakes the dream!
Alternate Author Name(s): Father Tabb
Subject(s): Babies; Happiness; Infants; Joy; Delight


NEW-BORN, how long to stay?
The while a dew-drop may,
Or rainbow-gleam:
One kiss of sun or shade,
And, lo, the breath that made,
Unmakes the dream!





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