In the cradle of my heart my sweet one will I lay, Sing lullaby, O lullaby! When the moon looks through the window and the sunshine sinks away: Lullaby, O lullaby. Mother's care and treasure, Mother's pain and pleasure! Lullaby, sweet lullaby, at closing of the day. In the warmth of my love my sweet one will I roll, Sing lullaby, O lullaby! And the angels in the darkness will watch about your soul: Lullaby, O lullaby. Sleep, the clock strikes seven: Mother's gift from Heaven! Lullaby, sweet lullaby, at closing of the day. For you your father labors beneath the sun and rain, Sing lullaby, O lullaby, For you he mows the meadow, for you he sows the grain; Lullaby, O lullaby. Dear little baby face,-- God's sunlight in the place! Lullaby, sweet lullaby, at closing of the day. Oh, sleep, my baby, softly, your mother's at your side, Sing lullaby, O lullaby! And whisp'ring to your angel soul, the angels near you bide. Lullaby, sweet lullaby. Now, breathing long and deep, My baby is asleep: Lullaby, sweet lullaby, at closing of the day. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...POSSUM SONG (A WARNING) by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON THE CORNUCOPIA OF RED AND GREEN COMFITS by AMY LOWELL WAITING IN THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL by CLARENCE MAJOR IMPRESSIONS OF FRANCOIS-MARIE AROUET (DE VOLTAIRE) by EZRA POUND ELEGY: THE LITTLE GHOST WHO DIED FOR LOVE; FOR ALLANAH HARPER by EDITH SITWELL |