Author Alice Christiana Gertrude Meynell The child not yet is lulled to rest. Too young a nurse, the slender NightSo laxly holds him to her breast That throbs with flight.He plays with her and will not sleep. For other playfellows she sighs;An unmaternal fondness keep Her alien eyes. Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments