Brief synopsis of "A Valentine":
While this is in Eugene Fields collection of childrens
lullabies, it seems to be too mature in nature and way above the head of your average child interested in hearing a lullaby. It's a love song of devotion to a girl who's broken the singers heart. Not something I'd choose to sing my young
grandson to sleep too, but in interest in keeping the
work complete, I've included it.
a lullaby from Love-Songs of Childhood
by Eugene Field, 1894
A VALENTINE
Go, Cupid, and my sweetheart tell
I love her well.
Yes, though she tramples on my heart
And rends that bleeding thing apart;
And though she rolls a scornful eye
On doting me when I go by;
And though she scouts at everything
As tribute unto her I bring -
Apple, banana, caramel -
Haste, Cupid, to my love and tell,
In spite of all, I love her well!
And further say I have a sled
Cushioned in blue and painted red!
The groceryman has promised I
Can "hitch" whenever he goes by -
Go, tell her that, and, furthermore,
Apprise my sweetheart that a score
Of other little girls implore
The boon of riding on that sled
Painted and hitched, as aforesaid; -
And tell her, Cupid, only she
Shall ride upon that sled with me!
Tell her this all, and further tell
I love her well.
from Project Gutenberg (public domain)
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