Close Your Eyes

The twinkling sky sings bedtime now draws near.
Sweet thoughts shall bless your night; so, do not fear.
Sleep soundly ‘til tomorrow does appear.
Wake up refreshed and playful, baby dear.

The wishing angel visits in your dreams.
There lollipops are chasing new moonbeams.
And ice cream floats upon the winding streams, 
Until tomorrow ushers in sunbeams –

Tonight, my child, sleep tight; enjoy your rest.
Dreamland shall bring success to every quest.
Tomorrow shall be brightly filled with zest.
I love you, little baby; God has blest.

So, close your eyes and sleep; I am near.
And God shall keep you safe my baby dear.

© November 7, 2011
Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Written for Poetry Soup Member Contest:  Lullabies... 	
Sponsored by: Tracie ~*~ Indigo Dreamweaver

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/17/2011 5:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in the "Lullabies" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/17/2011 11:05:00 AM

Thank you so very much for reading my poetry and taking time to leave your congratulations. I appreciate very much. I have really enjoyed these few days that I have had the opportunity to write and read some poetry here on the soup. It’s great to be able to do so and hopefully, it will continue. But…life is about to be hectic once again…soon. I send my love. Sincerely, Dane Ann

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/13/2011 1:16:00 AM

DANE, CONGRATULATIONS, in Tracies ;-) contest,..p.d.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/13/2011 1:02:00 PM

Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Gwendolen Song

Date: 11/12/2011 2:25:00 PM

Hi Dane Ann~ What jumps out in this sonnet is your usage of sweetness...ice cream floats and lollipops..this is what this lil one will probably grow to love....and I like that you and God are both near...I think it brings comfort to the parent that God is watching over you as you watch over her...this is the sign of a blessed parent! Congrats on this win..enjoyed reading your artistic drawing thru poetry. Gwendolen

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen
Date: 11/13/2011 1:03:00 PM

Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. I am very happy that you enjoyed reading my sonnet. Big Smiles, Dane Ann