Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Sonnet

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 November 17, 2011 at 5:31 AM Congratulations on your win in the "Lullabies" contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 17, 2011 at 11:05 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 November 13, 2011 at 1:16 AM DANE, CONGRATULATIONS, in Tracies ;-) contest,..p.d. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 13, 2011 at 1:02 PM Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Gwendolen Song November 12, 2011 at 2:25 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 November 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. I am very happy that you enjoyed reading my sonnet. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Joyce Johnson November 12, 2011 at 12:13 AM lovely and loving and musical. Congratulations on your win. Love, joyce Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 12, 2011 at 4:32 AM Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Andrea Dietrich November 11, 2011 at 11:10 PM Congratulations, Dane Ann. Very lovely. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 12, 2011 at 4:32 AM Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Edward Ebbs November 11, 2011 at 9:40 PM Congrats :-) Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 12, 2011 at 4:32 AM Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 11, 2011 at 9:05 PM Congrats Dane Ann on a lovely win for this creatively beautiful lullaby luv.. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 12, 2011 at 4:33 AM Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. Big Smiles, Dane Ann

Tracy Edwards November 11, 2011 at 7:21 PM Congrats on your 3rd place win in my contest Dane Ann x0x Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 12, 2011 at 4:34 AM Thanks, Tracie for selecting me for 3rd place. It is an honor. Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 12, 2011 at 4:33 AM Thank you for reading and for your congratulations. Big Smiles, Dane Ann