Babe Quote by Alfred Lord Tennyson
“Sweet and low, sweet and low, Wind of the western sea, Low, low, breathe and blow, Wind of the western sea! Over the rolling waters go, Come from the dying moon, and blow, Blow him again to me; While my little one, while my pretty one, sleeps. Sleep and rest, sleep and rest, Father will come to thee soon; Rest, rest, on mother's breast, Father will come to thee soon; Father will come to his babe in the nest, Silver sails all out of the west Under the silver moon: Sleep, my little one, sleep, my pretty one, sleep.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Sleeping Children", 1847
A lullaby invoking sea breezes and moonlight, soothing children to sleep while a father promises return.
In simple terms: Gentle wind and moon lull children; father reassures.
Key Takeaway
Trust in soothing rhythms of night.
Themes
parenthood
comfort
nature
night
Mood
soothing
hopeful
Type
poetic
comforting
When to use this quote
- bedtime routines
- nursery rhymes
- parental bonding
- relaxation
- sleep hygiene
Key Concepts
lullaby
reassurance
maternal care
Questions to Reflect On
- How does nature calm you?
- What promises do you keep for loved ones?
A Different Perspective
May idealize safety, ignoring real hardships.
