WHERE did you come from, baby dear?
Out of the everywhere into here.
Where did you get those eyes so blue?
Out of the sky as I came through.
What makes the light in them sparkle and spin?
Some of the starry twinkles left in.
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 anyone knows.
Whence that three-cornered smile of bliss?
Three angels gave me at once a kiss.
Where did you get this pearly ear ?
God spoke, and it came out to hear.
Where did you get those arms and hands ?
Love made itself into bonds and bands.
Feet, whence did you come, you darling things ?
From the same box as the cherubs’ wings.
How did they all just come to be you ?
God thought about me, and so I grew.
But how did you come to us, my dear ?
God thought about you, and so I am here.
(george macdonald)
Carrie says
Lovely. And that poem….ugh so beautiful.
Erin says
I cry EVERY TIME I read that poem. It’s from his book “At The Back of the North Wind”, which is also a huge tearjerker.
GranMaggie says
Beautiful images that totally capture the innocence of that sweetness of a poem.
Erin says
You know, I’ll have to teach it to the boys so they can say it to Elvie Kate. 😉
Auntie D says
I’m so happy that Pam gave me a blog address so I could see more pictures and read more about your family. What sweethearts to see and read about. It’ll be fun to see how they react to having a sister. Thanks for sharing. Love youl