I know a baby, such a baby, -
Round blue eyes and cheeks of pink,
Such an elbow furrowed with dimples,
Such a wrist where creases sink.
‘Cuddle and love me, cuddle and love me,’
Crows the mouth of coral pink:
Oh, the bald head, and, oh, the sweet lips,
And, oh, the sleepy eyes that wink!
Back to Christina Georgina Rossetti
Get a free collection of Classic Poetry ↓
To be able to leave a comment here you must be registered. Log in or Sign up.