Cradle Song

by Alfred Lord Tennyson — a poem card from Justes Mots

Two parallel verses comparing a young bird and a baby, both eager to leave the nest and grow, yet gently advised by their guardians to rest and strengthen first. A tender celebration of natural growth and the cycle of life, balancing freedom's call with nurturing care.

What does little birdie say
In her nest at peep of day?
Let me fly, says little birdie,
Mother, let me fly away.
Birdie, rest a little longer,
Till thy little wings are stronger.
So she rests a little longer,
Then she flies away.…

Themes: birthday · friendship · encouragement · new-baby