Beard and Baby

"Beard and Baby" is a poem written by Eugene Field and is part of the collection called Love-Songs of Childhood, published in 1894. The poem speaks to a dear aunt who used to rock the author to sleep and sing him sweet songs when he was a baby. It is a heartfelt expression of gratitude and affection towards his aunt, bringing back memories of their time together. The poem highlights the special bond between a child and a nurturing caregiver, capturing the tender moments shared between them. This recording is one of twelve available on LibriVox, a platform where volunteers share audio recordings of literary works.