Come Let Me Rock You Gently

Come let me rock you gently
and as we softly sway
I'll share with you a story
and rock your cares away.

In the years that I have known
there has been much I've seen
the big "to do's" the nothing days
and all those in between.

To all I've offered comfort
and a quiet place to rest
I've rocked my share of little ones
(oh, how I love them best!).

A very tender memory
of all those that I hold
is one of love and caring
that now is growing old.

A Grandma and a little girl
placed firmly on her knee
would for hours sit and play
and we would rock so free!

The laughter in their voices
(to which I'd add a creak!)
would fill my day with pleasure
and with pure joy I'd squeak!

Oh how I loved the songs they sang
and the games they played
and all the Bible stories told
when we were all so staid.

How glad I was to share it all
we were a happy set
this is my sweetest memory
(the best one I've had yet!).

Now as our time is winding down
(it's nearly at an end!)
I bid you please come back and sit
when you have time to spend.

Together we will gently sway
and stories will unfold
and I will rock your cares away
as each new one is told.




Inspired by Deborah Guzzis' The Chairs Tale contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Heck Avatar
March 4, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Dear Robin - Congratulations on your BIG WIN in Deborah's contest! Peace always, John
Strand Avatar
March 3, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Robin Rgds Brian
Jordan Avatar
March 3, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Robin congratulations on this beautiful poem placing second in Deborah's contest - God Bless, MJ
Hudson Avatar
March 3, 2009 at 4:33 PM
Congrats on your second place win..You deserve it!-Always Alexandra
P. Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Excellent work Robin, lovely write and congrats on you win... well deserved! ~ Arany
Moreno Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Congratulations on placing Robin, I knew you would place the moment I read the poem...Raul
Haniff Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 12:59 PM
congrats on this wonderful poem bringing second place!......sweet!..Maryam
Mckenzie Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 10:18 AM
Congratulations on your first place win! Laura :)
Rider Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Congratulations on placing with wonderfully tender poem! ~Trudy~
Johnson Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Congratulations, Robin. A winner indeed. Joyce
Winter Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 8:13 AM
YAY ROBIN!!! Congratulations on your Second Place win! Awesome, excellent BRAVO!!! Love, Shar
Richards Avatar
March 2, 2009 at 6:49 AM
Such a tender hearted poem, so lovely!! ~Congratulations, Robin...on your 2nd place win!! Hip hip hooray for you!~ love, Carrie
Parish Avatar
February 14, 2009 at 11:01 PM
A beautiful memory it is. Fantastic write Robin.
Strand Avatar
February 14, 2009 at 12:51 AM
Best wishes with this one Robin.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments
Swanson Avatar
February 13, 2009 at 5:46 AM
This one brought a tear to my eye... so well said, and what gentle memories to share. Has a wonderful flow and vividly told... just excellent. Good luck in the contest! and thanks so much :) Love, Amy
Reynolds Avatar
February 13, 2009 at 2:56 AM
Oh...my...goodness. You have me tearing up. My fondest and most sacred memories is of my Gran rocking me (O.K, crying now :( ) in the big rocking chiair, after i lost my Mum, I would cry for seemingly no reason and all the time, and she would rock me, and all would be O.K for a while - she and that chair were magic. fully balling now...thank you, love, me
Ginn Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Love the title, what a sweet and gentle poem full of the most precious of memories. Loveudo, laurie
Devonshire Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Robin, this is among the best poems I have read on poetrysoup! Wonderful imagery. I can see it, and I can feel it. Well done!
Rhinem Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 3:45 PM
Ps. "Have A Beautiful Evening Dear Robin!!!"~I loved this write!!!~Bye:)
Rhinem Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 3:42 PM
....Your opening stanza was also soo warmly tender & beautiful~ Again, showing a reflection of the true warmth that's inside of "Your Wonderful Soul!!!"~Smile~You still haven't changed~"Your Are Still That Beautiful Woman That I Know~ And That I Knew When I First Met You!!!~" Beautiful Write Precious Robin~My Love Always To You & Your Loves, Forever, John!!!":)
Rhinem Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 3:33 PM
Smile-"Such A Peaceful & Beautiful Story Robin~Told So Softly & Tenderly~Filled Love & Dreams I Believe!!!"~I could tell that this write was written from the depths of "Your Precious Heart & Soul!!!"~And I loved the ending, for it sounded so soothing & comforting....cont....
Omaidin Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 2:33 PM
Lovely piece, really well written and with such perfect rhyming, could almost make a lullaby of it. Regards: Déirdre
Gorelick Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 1:09 PM
Wonderful..I can relate. I spent many years working in nurseries..rocking babies to sleep. It was a joy. BG
Kelly Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 1:01 PM
Super story , QR , full of happy memories . Best of luck in the competition ( Was it really about the throne @ the palace ?? )
Richards Avatar
February 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Such a softness and tenderness in this lovely poem. The rocking chair that has offered such a sweet refuge of comfort, and the story it tells. ~ Wonderful poem, Robin...great entry to Deborah's contest! Good luck! ~ love, Carrie
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