Poems (Kimball)/"Sleep, little sunny head!"

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Sleep, little sunny head! The morning hours have sped;  The noonday sun climbs high. The Summer breezes sweet Winnow the waving wheat,  A murmuring lullaby.
Sleep, little cradled head! Sleep in thy wee white bed  While mother watches nigh. The rustling Summer rain Whispers a soft refrain,  A soothing lullaby.
Sleep! Wake and sleep again!No longer croons the rain; The sun drops down the sky. Sleep, sleep, and sleeping hear The angels fluting near— Celestial lullaby.
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Sleep, nested like a dove, Babe on the breast of love! The mild moon rideth high; The whole world sleeps but one Whose watch is never done, Whose waking heart sings on  Love's endless lullaby.
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