Classic Poem

Where were you, Baby?
— Where were you, dear?
Even I have known you
— Only a year.

You were born, Baby,
— When I was born.
Twelve months ago you
— Left me forlorn.

Why did you leave me,
— Heart of my heart?
Then I was all of you,
— Now you are part.

You lived while I lived,
— We two were one,
We two are two now
— While the days run.

When you can say, love,
— " Baby " like me,
Think as I think, love,
— You on my knee:

Every maid born, love,
— Womanly, mild,
Is in herself, love,
— Mother and child.