Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 December 1886 — A Baby Asleep on its Mother's Breast [ARTICLE]

A Baby Asleep on its Mother's Breast

I. There are many fair things that adorn this world, - In the great fields of nature, of science and art. And each day newer beauties spring up to delight us, tVbicn charm the senses and gladden the heart; But the sweetest sight this earth affords, ’Mid its ceaseless changes and great unrest. Is to see, with its rosy face, dimpled and soft, A baby asleep on its mother's breast. n. The tired mother, weary from toil of the day, With plenty of care for the coming to-mor-row; The child by her side with its innocent mind, Uncomscious of later life’s joy or its sorrow. Calmly asleep in its mother’s embrace. Like a little, bird sheltered and safe in its nest, Ob! surely there’s nothing on earth so sweet As a baby asleep on it’s mother’s breast. 111. Often I’ve thought do tin y wander together Away in the mystical region of sleep; For I’ve seinbaby smile as if playing with angels. While mother would clasp it and silently weep. Perhaps, I said, some angel band For their missing companions have come in quest. And felt in my soul there’s no lovelier sight Than a baby asleep on its mother's breast. —James Wallace.