Poem: “The Message” by Henry Van Dyke

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The Message

Waking from tender sleep, My neighbour’s little childPut out his baby hand to me, Looked in my face, and smiled.

It seems as if he came Home from a happy land,To bring a message to my heart And make me understand.

Somewhere, among bright dreams, A child that once was mineHas whispered wordless love to him, And given him a sign.

Comfort of kindly speech, And counsel of the wise,Have helped me less than what I read In those deep-smiling eyes.

Sleep sweetly, little friend, And dream again of heaven:With double love I kiss your hand,— Your message has been given.

November, 1903.

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