Eleanor Farjeon, English author

“Morning has broken / Like the first morning / Blackbird has spoken / Like the first bird / Praise for the singing! / Praise for the morning! / Praise for them springing / Fresh from the Word!” (From the poem “Morning Has Broken,” 1931; words used in Cat Stevens’ song “Morning Has Broken,” 1971)

Feb. 12, 1881-June 5, 1965