Poems (Follen)/The little Boy's Good Night

by Eliza Lee Cabot Follen

THE LITTLE BOY'S GOOD NIGHT.

The sun is hidden from our sight,
 The birds are sleeping sound:
'T is time to say to all, "Goodnight!"
 And give a kiss all round.

Good night! my father, mother dear;
 Now kiss your little son:
Good night, my friends, both far and near;
 Good night, to every one.

Good night! ye merry, merry birds;
 Sleep well till morning light:
Perhaps, if you could sing in words,
 You would have said, "Good night!"

To all my pretty flowers, good night!
 You blossom while I sleep;
And all the stars that shine so bright,
 With you their watches keep.

The moon is lighting up the skies,
 The stars are sparkling there;
'T is time to shut our weary eyes,
 And say our evening prayer.