Come from the Daisied Meadows

HOME from the daisied meadows, where you linger yet —

Home, golden-headed playmate, ere the sun is set;

For the dews are falling fast

And the night has come at last.

Home with you, home and lay your little head at rest,

Safe, safe, my little darling, on your mother’s breast.

Lullaby, darling; your mother is watching you;

   she’ll be your guardian¹ and shield.

Lullaby, slumber², my darling, till morning be

   bright upon mountain and field.

Long, long the shadows fall.

All white and smooth at home your little bed is laid.

All round your head be angels.

1 guardian   

n.监护人；守卫者，保护者

参考例句：

• The form must be signed by the child's parents or guardian. 这张表格须由孩子的家长或监护人签字。
• The press is a guardian of the public weal. 报刊是公共福利的卫护者。

2 slumber   

n.睡眠，沉睡状态

参考例句：

• All the people in the hotels were wrapped in deep slumber.住在各旅馆里的人都已进入梦乡。
• Don't wake him from his slumber because he needs the rest.不要把他从睡眠中唤醒，因为他需要休息。