Caryl Muzzey Poet Villanelle

Brother Watches Over Me

My brother watches over me as I lie sleeping
He cradles me close, afraid I will wake
And he assures me I am in his safe keeping. 

I want to talk, tell him what my mind is seeping
But laggard thoughts are still opaque
My brother watches over me as I lie sleeping.

To hear his voice soothes my core from weeping
Freeing tears that could flood a lake
And he assures me I am in his safe keeping. 

He thinks I am awake when eyes are peeping
A sudden movement would be a mistake
My brother watches over me as I lie sleeping.

From dawn to darkness my mind is creeping
Along with sounds my voice does make
And he assures me I am in his safe keeping. 

As he holds me, my dark eyes are sweeping
Tightly he contains me nearer so not to break
My brother watches over me as I lie sleeping
And he assures me I am in his safe keeping. 

Copyright © 2011 By Caryl S. Muzzey

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Nette Onclaud May 11, 2011 at 7:08 AM i must say this is so fondly written, caryl... so fine! winning wishes to you! :) hugggs, nette

Carrie Richards May 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM Such a tender poem, perfect inscription for the sweet picture! Good luck, Caryl!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart May 9, 2011 at 9:31 PM Oh such a sweet and tender write Caryl.. brotherly luv is the very best .. my sons all did the same for each other as your words indicate..good luck in this contest by Miranda with her two beautiful bundles of joy..luv..