The child not yet is lulled to rest.
Too young a nurse, the slender Night
So laxly holds him to her breast
That throbs with flight.
...
Read full text
A beautiful imagery encased in equally beautiful lines.
A truly great poem! its amazing to me that it does not rank higher..especially compared to today’s so called poetry
Twilight! ! He plays with her. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
the nurse bears up the child of cradle with motherly care at the awaken candle of twilight!
Too young a nurse but with the responsibility of a mother. Lovely.
A great poem! Fascinating cradle song!