Sweet dreams form a shade,
O'er my lovely infants head.
Sweet dreams of pleasant streams,
By happy silent moony beams
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All eight Quatrains are so delightfully worded, it's heaven to read William Blake's poem
Congratulations being chosen as The Classic Poem Of The Day. Most deserving poem.
TWO: the human spirit and the divine. He is also known for his vivid and imaginative visual art, which often depicts scenes from his own poetry.
Important lines from his Bio I cite here: Blake's poetry is known for its spiritual and mystical themes, and his work often explores the relationship between
A beautiful and meaningful poem so well crafted and executed.
I have read this great lullaby quite a number of times. My favorite lines: 'Smiles on thee on me on all/Who became an infant small
Full 5 Stars for this amazing Cradle Song. Congratulations to the family of the late great classic poet
A magnificent poem, Very aptly worded.Most beautiful Cradle song by the great Classic poet William Blake
An awesome poem/ It is a gem/ To a baby, he does hum/ Poem is also handsome!
A great inspiring poem from an ever adorable poet....salutations to William Blake
I find a great lullaby here... nothing else could have expressed... that is why your poems are timeless!
Sweet sleep with soft down. Weave thy brows an infant crown. Sweet sleep Angel mild, Hover o'er my happy child. very good poem
Smiles on thee on me on all, Who became an infant small, Infant smiles are His own smiles, Heaven & earth to peace beguiles.......outstanding expression. Beautiful poem.
Infant smiles are His own smiles, Heaven and earth to peace beguiles" . Mind blowing cradle song. The rhyme, rhythm and contents are simply superb. A great pleasure to read.
Revisiting this poem makes me very happy and I can feel and understand Blake's admiration for babies