English poem
A Child'S Prayer
by Ella Flagg Young (1845–1918)
When it gets dark, the birds and flowers Shut up their eyes and say good night; And God, who loves them, counts the hours And keeps them safe till it gets light.
Dear Father! Count the hours to-night, When I'm asleep and cannot see; And in the morning may the light Shine for the birds and flowers and me!