Darling baby Mildred, playing on the floor—
I see!
Creeping here and creeping there,
Into mischief everywhere,
Mamma's little pet and care—
I see!
Fearless baby Mildred, on her rocking horse—
I see!
Never slipping from her place,
Joyous laughter keeping pace
With a motion full of grace—
I see!
Thoughtful baby Mildred, papa's pet and pride—
I know!
Lighting up the passing days
With such happy, winsome ways,
Joy of household life that pays—
I know!
Tired baby Mildred, lovely eyes all closed—
Sleep on!
Waking, heaven will be more near
For the angels' presence here,
Whispering secrets in her ear—
Sleep on! Sleep on!
[ROSAMOND AND MILDRED.]
Rosamond and Mildred, playing on the floor—
I see!
Laughing blue eyes, dimpled face,
Laughing brown eyes, ways of grace,
Chubby hands that interlace—
I see!
Rosamond and Mildred, trying hard to walk—
I see!
Clinging now to mamma's dress,
Trembling in new happiness,
Then at last a sweet success—
I see!
Rosamond and Mildred, born the same glad year—
I know!
Cousins; each in her own way
Growing wiser every day,
Full of promise as of play—
I know!