Timothy Hicks Poet Ghazal

Hush Now and Go To Sleep

May all your worries melt away, hush now and go to sleep.
It's scary, but we must be brave, hush now and go to sleep.

May the world be your playground where you slide freely. But know
that you can't always have your way, hush now and go to sleep.

And may the swing-sets be a gateway to your dreams. The sun
will rise, and again you may play, hush now and go to sleep.

The stars above are but jewels to feast, not to keep. If our
heart is happy we shouldn't change, hush now and go to sleep.

At times Timothy remembers mother's comforting words:
Tomorrow is another day, hush now and go to sleep.



NOTE: A bit of an older poem, that incorporated a couple slant rhymes here and there, but overall I think it turned out decent.

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Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 12, 2020 at 10:35 PM A lovely choice for one last read before sleep. Thank you! xomo Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 12, 2020 at 10:38 PM ...I was on a swing a few years ago, I remember now thinking "why do we ever stop?" (bought myself a garden swing the next year, not the same, when the parks are open, I'm so going swinging)

Laura Breidenthal September 27, 2016 at 3:50 PM "And may the swing-sets be a gateway to your dreams." That's my favorite line to this sweet lullaby. But I also like "If our heart is happy we shouldn't change.." thats a powerful line right there.. awesome one. Always, Laura

Pashang Salehi August 5, 2016 at 1:37 AM Hi Tim, You are getting better and better with ghazal. Your refrain is nice with a good flow. Your rhyme should go with "away". The second half of the 1st couplet "brave" should be change into something like "gray"; so as 4th couplet the word "change"..... let me know.....Pashang

Richard Lamoureux July 5, 2016 at 5:36 PM More than decent Timothy, it is quite a lovely piece. I'm glad I went exploring. Timothy Hicks September 3, 2016 at 6:24 PM Thanks Richard! Appreciate what you have to say :)

Janice Canerdy March 30, 2016 at 11:41 AM What a beautiful, touching poem, Timothy! Janice Timothy Hicks March 30, 2016 at 5:24 PM Thanks Janice! Glad you liked it :)

Keith Bickerstaffe March 28, 2016 at 4:01 PM '...may the swing-sets be a gateway to your dreams, '...the stars above are but jewels to feast,' superb phrasing, written in true lullaby fashion. Well done Timothy! Best wishes, Keith Timothy Hicks March 29, 2016 at 12:47 AM Thanks Keith! You're a perceptive, and encouraging, comment-er. Lovely to read :)

Red Fiery March 28, 2016 at 10:53 AM It's not only decent but highly praiseworthy.. You are An awesome( although it's an understatement).. Poet..!!!! This ghazal sounds perfect... So perfect !!!The stars above are but jewels to feast, not to keep. If our heart is happy we shouldn't change, hush now and go to sleep.... My fav Timothy Hicks March 29, 2016 at 12:23 AM Thanks again Red! I run out of words to say, it seems, when you leave your lovely feedback ... I'll just say you've added many exclamation points to my smile (if that makes sense). You are very appreciated, my friend!

J. Tudor March 27, 2016 at 8:49 PM Quite a departure from what I am accustomed to seeing from you...must've had a glass of warm milk perhaps?!! :) Have a pleasant night. J. Timothy Hicks March 29, 2016 at 12:02 AM You're so funny! Yes ... this one was quite different, and written a few years back ... I've noticed my writing style has changed quite a bit over the years (like to shake things up if I can) ... I'll make sure to go for the Red Bull, on my next few poems ... promise ;)

Tim Smith March 27, 2016 at 8:28 PM It flows really well Tim and speaks on many levels. I have repeated that refrain many a night. Timothy Hicks March 28, 2016 at 11:48 PM Thanks Tim. Seeing as you have your own kids I can see how you would relate :)