Classic Poem

To Dorothy D

This is to little Dorothy D.
Granddaughter mine so sweet is she.
Long ago a poet knew
A dear little girl called Dorothy Q.;
But I am convinced she could not be
Any sweeter than Dorothy D.

Dorothy Douglas, may you grow
Into the dearest girl I know:
May you be loyal, frank and true,
Just as your mother is; may you
Loving, joyous, and honest be,
Like your father, my Dorothy D.

Welcome into the great, strange world,
Now where the dogs of war have hurled
Bitter cries that have stunned our ears, —
Into this world where no one hears
Echoes of that sweet peace we knew.
May your mother have peace through you —

Peace of the heart that love shall bring,
Love, that conquers the bitter sting
Of grief or failure or suffering.
Ah! my Dorothy, Dorothy D.,
Little bundle of joy to be,
We who are grateful thank you, dear,
For coming to bring us love and cheer.Englishlove poemlove poemslove poems for herlove poetrypoems about loveromantic poems