Night Message

Good-night, Sun! hit the sack!

Take your crown from your sparkling head.

Presently put on your dim night-top,

Also, shut your eyes for a good long rest.

Good-night, Sky, brilliant and blue!

Not a wink of rest for you.

You should watch all of us the night,

With your sparkling eyes so brilliant.

Good-night, blossoms! presently shut up

Each swinging chime and cup.

Take your dozing draft of dew:

Lovely dreams to every one of you!

Good-night, feathered creatures, that pleasantly sing!

Little head 'neath small wing!

Each leaf upon the tree

Delicate will sing your bedtime song.

Last to you, little kid,

Rest is coming delicate and gentle.

Presently he closes your blue eyes brilliant:

Little Child dear, good-night!