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BABYHOOD.


I.

A baby shines as bright
If winter or if May be
On eyes that keep in sight
A baby.


Though dark the skies or grey be,
It fills our eyes with light,
If midnight or midday be.


Love hails it, day and night,
The sweetest thing that may be
Yet cannot praise aright
A baby.