Charmaine Chircop Poet Free verse

Hush Hush Sleep Baby Sleep

 Tonight  like all the other nights

I lay down next to her cot bed ,run my fingers through her hair

' Hush Hush ,sleep baby sleep ' , I Softly sing  to her.

I sing to her a lullaby  She listened to from  birth

I hum to her the melody that knows her water world

Then  I proudly watch her , touch the inside of her  palm

I whisper sweet and gentle ,trying to keep her calm.

I feel her tiny fingers curl around my own

till She slowly drifts to sleep  in dreams so far from home.

In dreams with  lands of faries , of stars twinkling in streams

In castles made of pure bliss  where our grips find release.


Tonight, is not like other nights,. 2 am , total darkness

but cannot , just cannot close my eyes.

I look at her , and gently lift her , I place her in my arms

I Hold her close, I hold her tight , with all my need and all my might.

I rock her to the beat , to the beating of my heart

I kiss her , I kiss her deep , as if we're to depart.

I put her back , I lay her down , to snuggle with her teddy

Warm tears , first tears , start falling , suddenly.



Tonight is not like other nights . 3 am , total darkness

but cannot , just cannot close my eyes

I write all my emotion ,as if its the last time I could write




Tonight  is not like other nights . 4 am ,  the moon reflects its light 

 but cannot , just cannot close my eyes

Warm smiles , new smiles ,  replace this pain, this fear lurking inside

Because I know , if  shapeless clouds cover my sight

the last words that I penned ,were for my precious child.

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Thomas Martin January 24, 2016 at 3:49 PM What can I say, Charmaine, but how onderful this is and not a line of sentimentalism! A 7 at least!!

Jerry T Curtis August 19, 2015 at 4:18 PM Hypnotic and a 7, Charmaine

Alexis Y. August 18, 2015 at 5:24 PM Charmaine, l enjoyed reading this heartfelt piece. You expressed your love for your daughter good in this pen. Your child is blessed to have a mother like you. I feel as though you conveyed the heart of a mother in every verse. I'm glad I stopped by to view this touching piece:-)Alexis 7

Eileen Manassian August 18, 2015 at 1:47 AM Oh my sweet soul sister....this is such a precious piece. It has your heart and soul wrapped in every line...in every word. Your little one feels your love even through the wispy land of dreams...and the Father knows your love. Hugs, my sweet precious one.

Andrea Dietrich August 17, 2015 at 6:44 PM wow, you were sure worried during the night writing this poem! Maybe a premonition? This is full of your tender caring love for your daughter, Charma. Beautiful as always!

James Peranteau August 17, 2015 at 9:59 AM Fret not dear poet friend of mine; this phenomanon happens to ALL parents ! Please, do not hold back this natural reaction; it is for sure the sign that your love is true and deep for the soul which exited your you! I loved every word and inspiring feeling which inspired my latest write ! Have a blessed LONG journey, you and your adorable little one....much love, james

David Meade August 16, 2015 at 10:55 PM In the long hours before dawn, the terror of the night seems to rule but your love and prayers shatters the darkness, it connects our human needs to what is eternal. Love courageously !

Paul Callus August 16, 2015 at 2:20 PM As the clock strikes hour after hour, so your emotions strike deep within, shaping your heart and soul, and touching us readers with their sensitivity. ~ A precious child...an inspiration for life:) // paul

Richard Lamoureux August 16, 2015 at 8:50 AM You have described a parents love and fear with sensitivity and eloquence Charmaine.

Tim Smith August 15, 2015 at 9:32 PM She is lucky to have a Mom like you...my youngest daughter likes me to scratch her back lightly. It puts her into a trance. She fell asleep sitting on my lap tonight after a day full of sports and swimming....very endearing Charma....to my favs