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Classic and Contemporary Poetry
THE MESSAGE, by HENRY VAN DYKE Poet's Biography
First Line: Waking from tender sleep
Last Line: Your message has been given.
Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus
Subject(s): Eucharist; Communion
First Line: Waking from tender sleep
Last Line: Your message has been given.
Alternate Author Name(s): Civis Americanus
Subject(s): Eucharist; Communion
WAKING from tender sleep,
My neighbour's little child
Put out his baby hand to me,
Looked in my face, and smiled.
It seems as if he came
Home from a happy land,
To bring a message to my heart
And make me understand.
Somewhere, among bright dreams,
A child that once was mine
Has whispered wordless love to him,
And given him a sign.
Comfort of kindly speech,
And counsel of the wise,
Have helped me less than what I read
In those deep-smiling eyes.
Sleep sweetly, little friend,
And dream again of heaven:
With double love I kiss your hand, --
Your message has been given.
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