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CHILD SADNESS
I
Child of a life so soft,Laughter and sleep,
Why grow thine eyes so oft
Solemn and deep?
II
What of the gathering snow,Winters that weary us?
Sprite, dost thou lightly know,
Momently serious.
III
What amid all thy joysShadow of sorrow?
What amid all those toys,
Fear of to-morrow?
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IV
Flitting in pink or whiteOver the lawn,
Feelst thou a chill of night
Coming on dawn?
V
Or did the fairies tellThee in a dream,
What we have learned too well,
Gloom after gleam?
VI
Came they through heavy dewsUnder red skies,
Bringing thee silent news,
Making thee wise?
VII
Grief never came to theeThrough earthly portal,
Yet in thine eyes I see
Sadness immortal.
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