A Child's Dream

A little child, with eyes so bright,
Doth dream of wonders yet unseen,
Of castles grand and fairies light,
And lands of everlasting green.
With playful heart and spirits free,
They dance and leap in joyful glee,
A future filled with mystery,
For all the world, their eyes to see.

About Sara Teasdale

American lyric poet, known for her poems on love, nature, and the feminine experience. Her work often displays a delicate and musical quality.

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