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Anna Barbauld – Lessons for Children (The Moon)
The Moon says My names is Moon; I shine to give you light when the sun is set.
I am very beautiful and white like silver.
You may look at me always, for I am not so bright as to dazzle your eyes,
and I never scorch you. I am mild and gentle.
I let even the little glow-worms shine, which are quite dark by day.
The stars shine all round me, but I am larger and brighter than the stars,
and I look like a large pearl amongst a great many small sparkling diamonds.
When you are asleep I shine through your curtains with your gentle beams,
and I say Sleep on, poor little tired boy, I will not disturb you.
Anna Barbauld