Why does the sun shine? Just to disclose, -- There where it laughs, where it hovers and lingers, -- All of the dimples of dear Baby Rose, Sweetness of eyes and of lips and of fingers. Why does the moon shine? Simply to show, -- Lit by a long line of motherly light, -- Curls of gold hair in the glimmer aglow, Little white arm on a counterpane white. Why do the stars shine? To light on their way Relays of angels that tenderly press, Guarding the bed till the dawning of day, Bringing a blessing with every caress. Ah, but the shining of dear mother's eyes! Why is that shining? Because they can go Deeper than sun, moon, or stars, and surprise Sweet baby secrets no other can know! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...ON THE SALE OF MY FARM by ROBERT FROST PUSSY-WILLOW TIME by ROBERT FROST CACHE LA POUDRE by JAMES GALVIN DOWN BY THE CARIB SEA: 6. SUNSET IN THE TROPICS by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SURFACES AND MASKS; 6 by CLARENCE MAJOR |