
DEDICATION
“THERE’S A BABY BORN”
“DID YOU KNOW?”
LULLABY OF THE MOON
BABY’S BED
BABIES
LULLABY OF THE ARCTIC
BABY NOAH
LULLABY OF THE OCEAN
KEEP WARM THE BABY’S FEET
A gently reverent chorus opens the work, inviting listeners into a world where each newborn is hailed as a celestial blessing. The verses weave together sunrise‑soft imagery, hymn‑like lullabies, and snippets of ancient stories to paint a tapestry of innocence cradled by divine light. Through rhythmic repetition and vivid metaphor, the poet creates a soothing space where the simple wonder of a child’s first breath feels timeless and universal.
The collection unfolds as a succession of lyrical sketches—soft lullabies, pastoral reflections, and hopeful prayers—each celebrating the purity and promise of new life. Biblical allusions mingle with natural scenes, offering a contemplative backdrop that feels both intimate and grand. Listeners are guided to linger on the calm, to hear the quiet music of love that surrounds every tiny hand and sigh, and to feel the serene assurance that each baby carries a quiet, enduring hope.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (68K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Emmy, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-11-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
A little-known American poet remembered for gentle, old-fashioned verse about babies, home life, and faith. Her surviving work has a tender, singable quality that feels close to the nursery rhyme tradition.
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