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1879–1949

CRADLE-SONG

Sarojini Naidu

From groves of spice, O'er fields of rice, Athwart the lotus-stream, I bring for you,

Aglint with dew A little lovely dream. Sweet, shut your eyes, The wild fire-flies

Dance through the fairy neem; From the poppy-bole For you I stole A little lovely dream.

Dear eyes, good-night, In golden light The stars around you gleam; On you I press

With soft caress A little lovely dream.

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