Last night the Stork came stalking
And, Stork, beneath your wing
Lay, lapped in dreamless slumber
The tiniest little thing!
From Babyland out yonder
Beside a silver sea
You brought a priceless treasure
As gift to mine and me!
Last night my dear one listened
And, wife, you knew the cry
The dear old Stork has sought our home
A many times gone by!
And in your gentle bosom
I found the pretty thing
That from the realm out yonder
Our friend the Stork did bring
Last night a babe awakened
And, babe, how strange and new
Must seem the home and people
The Stork has brought you to
And yet methinks you like them
You neither stare nor weep
But closer to my dear one
You cuddle, and you sleep!
Last night my heart grew fonder
O happy heart of mine
Sing of the inspirations
That round my pathway shine!
And sing your sweetest love-song
To this dear nestling wee
The Stork from Way Out Yonder
Hath brought to mine and me!