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A Lullaby For a Grandson

Tender, tender, touch him now Surrender, surrender sleepless brow Sleep is a palace, love is a feast Come weary darling I sing release Tenderly drift, drift, drift away Love is forever, life's but a play Tender, tender, rock her now Surrender, surrender sleepless brow Time is so fleet, and love is strong Come weary darling rest my song Tenderly drift, drift, drift away Love is forever, life's but a play Tender, tender, O my heart yearns Surrender, surrender the boatman churns Carry him (her), Carry him away Angels come watch him, watch here I pray Tenderly drift, drift, drift away Love is forever, dream where you lay.

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Margaret Foster

Date: 4/3/2010 1:48:00 AM

Hi L'nass.. what a wonderful song, It has the undeniable lilt of a tender lullaby. hope this is for the contest, it looks a winner to me...good work...Margaret

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/30/2010 4:32:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful, L'nass. Smiles. And good luck. Lovingly, Dane Ann

John Beam

Date: 3/29/2010 5:04:00 PM

thank you for comment you might not aways see his hand but you can always trust his heart hope you do well for this very well written hope it will be sung to your children's children

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 3/29/2010 4:38:00 PM

This is a winner..it flows so beautifully..It needs to be put to music. ! BG

Date: 3/29/2010 4:37:00 PM

You have me smiling with this one. So peaceful. Good luck in the contest. Keep on writing!!! Karen

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/29/2010 4:32:00 PM

This is an adorable lullaby and if it is for the contest, I believeit will go far. Thank you for your kind comments about my "Happiness" poem. You are most kind. Love, Joyce