Emile Pinet Poet Quatrain

Hush Now

Hush now, my sweet angel,
you needn't fear the dark.
Let mommy tuck you in
as you dream of the park.

No more silly stories
of being scared at night.
It's merely a bad dream
everything is all right.

There are no bogeymen
what you heard was a rat.
And other strange noises
are probably the cat.

There's just daddy and me
within this house, my love.
And you are as safe here
as in heaven above.

So, no more shrieks and screams,
what will the neighbors think?
And daddy steals a kiss
with a smile and a wink.

You try to avoid him
feeling lost and forsook.
And start to cringe inside
when he gives you that look.

But mommy merely smiles
as she turns off the light.
And you wait for the pain
that comes late at night.


7/29/2015

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Line Gauthier March 14, 2018 at 1:05 PM Sweet lullaby. LOL Emile Pinet March 14, 2018 at 1:56 PM Thanks Line, your comments and support are much appreciated, Emile.

Afolabi Muideen July 31, 2015 at 3:04 PM Congratulation on your awesome win..........A.M. Emile Pinet August 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM Thanks Afolabi, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux July 31, 2015 at 9:07 AM I guess most people can't fathom a parent doing something like this to a child. If you have a chance check out my Be good poem. Emile Pinet July 31, 2015 at 10:02 AM Thanks Richard I will. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux July 31, 2015 at 8:51 AM Am I reading this wrong or is this poem about sexual abuse??? Based on the responses I don't know if I am on the right track. Congratulations on your win. Emile Pinet July 31, 2015 at 8:54 AM Thanks Richard, no you are reading it right, I'm a little puzzled by the other responses myself. I appreciate you comments and support. Emile.

Casarah Nance July 31, 2015 at 7:41 AM Wow, this was intense...So sweet and innocence with a fear of the unknown...gave me the chills..nicely done Emile Pinet July 31, 2015 at 8:49 AM Thanks Casarah, I appreciate you comments and support, however I believe you misinterpreted the poem... this is about sexual abuse. Emile.

Skat A July 31, 2015 at 1:22 AM Congratulations... SKAT Emile Pinet July 31, 2015 at 8:49 AM Thanks SKAT, I appreciate you support. Emile.

Viv Wigley July 31, 2015 at 12:04 AM aah, the memories of tucking the young one up at night. A lovely write, Emile, with a hint of darkness as it closes. Well done. Regards, Viv Emile Pinet July 31, 2015 at 8:50 AM Thanks Viv, I appreciate you comments and support, however I believe you misinterpreted the poem... this is about sexual abuse. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 30, 2015 at 11:25 PM Congrats on ur brilliant winning poem Emile! Great work! Emile Pinet July 31, 2015 at 8:52 AM Thanks Upma, I appreciate you comments and support, however I believe you misinterpreted the poem... this is about sexual abuse. Emile.

James Inman July 30, 2015 at 8:54 AM Brings back such memories and so many emotions. Lovely write. James Inman July 31, 2015 at 1:34 PM I did indeed. Thank you for correcting me. I should read more carefully. Emile Pinet July 31, 2015 at 8:57 AM Thanks James, I appreciate you comments and support, however I believe you misinterpreted the poem... this is about sexual abuse. Emile.