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1850–1895

II.— TO A BABY BOY

Eugene Field

Who I am I shall not say, But I send you this bouquet With this query, baby mine: “Will you be my valentine?”

See these roses blushing blue, Very like your eyes of hue; While these violets are the red Of your cheeks. It can be said

Ne'er before was babe like you. And I think it is quite true No one e'er before to-day Sent so wondrous a bouquet

As these posies aforesaid — Roses blue and violets red! Sweet, repay me sweets for sweets — ‘ Tis your lover who entreats!

Smile upon me, baby mine — Be my little valentine!

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