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Poem
February 11, 1872
New Orleans Republican
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
George Macdonald's poem 'THE BABY' presents a tender, whimsical exploration of a baby's origins and features, attributing them to divine creation, God, and angels through a series of questions and answers.
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THE BABY
George Macdonald, one of the greatest story writers, contributes to his magazine Good Words for the Young, the following tender philosophy concerning the great problem of all times--the baby:
Where did you come from, baby dear?
Out of the everywhere into here.
Where did you get your eyes so blue?
Out of the sky, as I came through.
Where did you get that little tear?
I found it waiting when I got here.
What makes your forehead so smooth and high?
A soft hand stroked it as I went by.
What makes your cheek like a warm white rose?
I saw something better than any one knows.
Whence that three-cornered smile of bliss?
Three angels gave me at once a kiss.
Where did you get that pretty ear?
God spoke, and it came out to hear.
Where did you get those arms and hands?
Love made itself into hooks and bands.
Feet, whence did you come, you darling things?
From the same box as the cherubs' wings.
How did they all come just to you?
God thought of me, and so I grew.
But how didst come to us, you dear?
God thought about you, and so I am here.
George Macdonald, one of the greatest story writers, contributes to his magazine Good Words for the Young, the following tender philosophy concerning the great problem of all times--the baby:
Where did you come from, baby dear?
Out of the everywhere into here.
Where did you get your eyes so blue?
Out of the sky, as I came through.
Where did you get that little tear?
I found it waiting when I got here.
What makes your forehead so smooth and high?
A soft hand stroked it as I went by.
What makes your cheek like a warm white rose?
I saw something better than any one knows.
Whence that three-cornered smile of bliss?
Three angels gave me at once a kiss.
Where did you get that pretty ear?
God spoke, and it came out to hear.
Where did you get those arms and hands?
Love made itself into hooks and bands.
Feet, whence did you come, you darling things?
From the same box as the cherubs' wings.
How did they all come just to you?
God thought of me, and so I grew.
But how didst come to us, you dear?
God thought about you, and so I am here.
What sub-type of article is it?
Song
What themes does it cover?
Religious Faith
What keywords are associated?
Baby Origins
Divine Creation
God Angels
Children Poem
Whimsical Questions
What entities or persons were involved?
George Macdonald
Poem Details
Title
The Baby
Author
George Macdonald
Subject
Tender Philosophy Concerning The Baby
Form / Style
Rhymed Couplets
Key Lines
Where Did You Come From, Baby Dear?
Out Of The Everywhere Into Here.
Where Did You Get Those Arms And Hands?
Love Made Itself Into Hooks And Bands.
God Thought Of Me, And So I Grew.
God Thought About You, And So I Am Here.