Eugene Field

“The Rock-a-By Lady from Hushaby Street Comes stealing; comes creeping;”

“Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night sailed off in a wooden shoe.”

“Father calls me William, sister calls me Will, Mother calls me Willie, but the fellers call me Bill!”

“When I am grown to man's estate I shall be very proud and great, And tell the other girls and boys Not to meddle with my toys.”

“The little toy dog is covered with dust, But sturdy and staunch he stands.”

“Most all the time, the whole year round, there ain't no flies on me, But jest 'fore Christmas I'm as good as I kin be!”

“Have you ever heard of the Sugar-Plum Tree? 'Tis a marvel of great renown!”

“Last night, my darling, as you slept, I thought I heard you sigh, And to your little crib I crept, to see the reason why.”

“The gingham dog and the calico cat Side by side on the table sat.”

“But I, when I undress me each night, upon my knee will ask the Lord to bless me with humble spirit like to thee.”