The Poetry Corner

Nursery Rhyme. CCCXCIX. Lullabies.

By Unknown

[A favourite lullaby in the north of England fifty years ago, and perhaps still heard. The last word is pronounced bee.] Hush-a-bye, lie still and sleep, It grieves me sore to see thee weep, For when thou weep'st thou wearies me, Hush-a-bye, lie still and bye.