A Mother's Dedication (by: Margaret Peterson) Dear son of mine, the baby days are over, I can no longer shield you from the earth; Yet in my heart always I must remember How through the dark I fought to give you birth. continue reading
Baby Running Barefoot, A (by: D.H. Lawrence (1885 - 1930)) When the bare feet of the baby beat across the grass The little white feet nod like white flowers in the wind, They poise and run like ripples lapping across the water... continue reading
Cherry-Ripe (by: Unknown) There is a garden in her face Where roses and white lilies blow; A heavenly paradise is that place, continue reading
Child, A (by: Mary Lamb (1765-1847)) A child's a plaything for an hour; Its pretty tricks we try For that or for a longer space— Then tire, and lay it by. continue reading
Dreamland (by: Lisa G. Leming) Lullabye my angels two As you sleep who plays with you? continue reading
In Trouble And Shame (by: D.H. Lawrence (1885 - 1930)) I look at the swaling sunset And wish I could go also Through the red doors beyond the black-purple bar. continue reading
Jessie (by: Thomas Edward Brown (1830-1897)) When Jessie comes with her soft breast, And yields the golden keys, continue reading
Lullaby (by: Richard Rowlands) Upon my lap my sovereign sits And sucks upon my breast; Meantime his love maintains my life And gives my sense her rest. Sing lullaby, my little boy, Sing lullaby, mine only joy! continue reading
Madrigal, A (by: William Shakespeare (1546 - 1616)) Crabbed Age and Youth Cannot live together: Youth is full of pleasance, Age is full of care... continue reading
