Heath, Gertrude E., b. 1859 · Cincinnati, O. : The Editor Publishing Co. · leaf 68
to shine, not weep,From the sunny folk in the Land of Sleep. Fingers are learning to gently pressMothers cheek with a light caress. Lips to smile, and the little feet To walk alone on the Dreamland Street. Hither and yon, hither and yon, Dear little girlie, how long youre gone! 64 Lips are smiling;… … CRADLE SONG. HUSH-A-BY, baby! The Sandman is near; Soft oer the threshold his footsteps I hear;Hush-a-by! Rock-a-by! Mother will go Over the fields where the lily-buds blow.Hush-a-by! Rock-a-by! Babys asleep! Watch oer our darling the fairies will keep.Hush-a-by, baby! The Sandman is near; vSoft…
Nursery rhymes · Children's poetry, American
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