A Lullaby by Eugene Field (1895)
The poem explores the theme of childhood innocence and the passing of time. It describes a mother's lullaby to her child, with vivid imagery and soothing language, evoking a sense of peace and tranquility. The poem also touches on the idea that childhood is fleeting and that the child will eventually grow up and leave the mother's care.
By Eugene Field · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism · 305 words
First lines
The stars are twinkling in the skies, The earth is lost in slumbers deep; So hush, my sweet, and close thine eyes, And let me lull thy soul to sleep. Compose thy dimpled hands to rest, And like a little birdling lie Secure within thy cozy nest Upon my loving mother breast, And slumber to my lullaby, So hushaby -- O hushaby.
The moon is singing to a star The little song I sing to you; The father sun has strayed afar, As baby's sire is straying too. And so the loving mother moon Sings to the little star on high; And as she sings, her gentle tune Is borne to me, and thus I croon For thee, my sweet, that lullaby Of hushaby -- O hushaby.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Romanticism, Lyrical, Fantasy
- Length: 305 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing rhythmic and lyrical language typical of poetry.
- Children's Literature — The themes of lullabies and comforting imagery are aimed at a child audience, making it suitable for children's literature.
- Romanticism — The poem expresses deep emotional connections and nature's beauty, characteristic of the Romantic genre.
- Lyrical — The poem's focus on personal feelings and emotions aligns with the lyrical genre.
Tags
Poem · Lullaby · Soothing · Calming · Gentle · Melodic · Rhythmic · Musical · Whimsical · Imaginative · Dreamy · Fantastical