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Harriet Monroe - Lullaby
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My little one, sleep softly
Among the toys and flowers. 
Sleep softly, O my first-born son,
Through all the long dark hours. 
And if you waken far away 
I shall be wandering too. 
If far away you run and play 
My heart must follow you.

Sleep softly, O my baby,
And smile down in your sleep. 
Here are red rose-buds for your bed—
Smile, and I will not weep. 
We made our pledge—you had no fear;
What then to fear have I? 
Though long you sleep, I shall be near;
So hush—we must not cry. 

Sleep softly, dear one, softly—
They cannot part us now; 
Forever rest here on my breast, 
My kiss upon your brow. 
What though they hide a little grave 
With dream-flowers false or true? 
What difference? We will just be brave
Together—I and you.
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