Classic and Contemporary Poetry
MY INFANT DAYS, by JULIA A. MOORE Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: When I was a little infant, Last Line: In this world of grief and pain. Alternate Author Name(s): Sweet Singer Of Michigan Subject(s): Babies; Infants | ||||||||
When I was a little infant, And I lay in mother's arms, Then I felt the gentle pressure Of a loving mother's arms. "Go to sleep my little baby, Go to sleep," mamma would say; "Oh, will not my little lady Go to sleep for ma to-day." Oh! my parents loved me dearly, For I was their eldest born, And they always called me Julia In a mild and loving form. My parents will not forget me, Though I married and left their home, For they can remember clearly How with them I once did roam. Oh! my mother, how I love her, Though her head is growing gray, For in fancy I can see her Bending o'er me night and day, As she did when I was little, Watching me in sleep and play -- Mother now is growing feeble, Now I will her love repay. Oh! my father, how I love him, For he has worked hard for me, For to earn my food and clothing, In my little infancy. And oh, I will not forget him, While on earth I do remain -- May the God of heaven bless him In this world of grief and pain. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...A POET TO HIS BABY SON by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON BABYHOOD by ELIZABETH AKERS ALLEN INFANCY by EDMUND JOHN ARMSTRONG BALLAD OF THE LAYETTE by WAYNE KOESTENBAUM A TOAST FOR LITTLE IRON MIKE by PAUL MARIANI THE PAMPERING OF LEORA by THYLIAS MOSS ONE FOR ALL NEWBORNS by THYLIAS MOSS IN THE THRIVING SEASON by LISEL MUELLER ADVICE TO LITTLE CHILDREN by JULIA A. MOORE |
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