Lullaby

Lullaby

by Louisa May Alcott

“Lullaby” is a poignant and reflective poem by Louisa May Alcott, exploring themes of love, loss, and the bittersweet memories of childhood. Alcott uses simple yet evocative language to capture the tender emotions of a mother who reminisces about her child, now grown, and the comforting lullabies she sang to him during his infancy. The poem offers a glimpse into the enduring bond between a mother and child, even as they navigate the passage of time and inevitable changes.

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Louisa May Alcott

United States

Alcott was an abolitionist and a feminist. In 1860, Alcott began writing for the Atlantic Monthly. When the American Civil War broke out, she served as a nurse in the Union Hospital in Georgetown, DC,...

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