What is "brooklets"

Usage examples of "brooklets".

But he by friends surrounded, like trees shall flourish, Whose crowns, in groves protected, the brooklets nourish.

In dust of the wayside growing, On rock-ribbed upland blowing, By meadow brooklets glancing, On barren fields a-dancing, Till the world forgets to burrow and grope, And rises aloft on the wings of hope.

How many pleasant fancies With these sweet numbers throng, Which, like spring's tuneful brooklets, Trip merrily along.