On the Christening of a Friend's Child.

Sweet babe, new-born, to life's uncertain stage,
May heaven's soft dew, upon thy spirit fall,
And guide thy steps, through youth's unfolding page,
To virtue's path, and answer duty's call.

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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