Author Walter de la Mare Here lies, but seven years old, our little maid,Once of the darkness Oh, so sore afraid!Light of the World—remember that small fear,And when nor moon nor stars do shine, draw near! Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 Average: 4 (1 vote) Rate Log in or register to post comments