Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

I Sing For You

Dear baby, Daddy's boat is on its way.
There blinks and whirls inside the starry sky
a lighthouse sending us a gleaming ray.
For you, my precious, is this lullaby.

Your daddy rides tonight upon the sea.
He's following the gulls that homeward fly,
but soon you'll sit upon your Daddy's knee.
I sing for you this seaside lullaby.

The beacon's beam  we see is light that guides,
so close your eyes, sweet baby; sleep is nigh.
As soothing as the rhythmic ocean's tides
for you, my precious, is this lullaby.

Dear baby, close your eyes and do not cry.
I sing for you the seaside lullaby.

For the Poetry Contest of Tracie ~*~Indigo Dreamweaver: "Lullabies"

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John Watt October 6, 2020 at 7:19 PM This is kind of a sonnetelle - a sonnet kyrielle. There's so much humanity in this, the comforting mother, the sailing father, the longing to be reunited. All the soothing words and imagery: the lighthouse's hope-filled ray; the homebound gulls, the calming rhythm of the tides. WONDERFUL!

Harry Horsman September 25, 2012 at 3:35 PM this indeed is very touching, another wonderful side to you Andrea!!!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM Cute Andrea - thank you for the lullaby. OXOX Anne-Lise in winter Norway

Carol Sunshine Brown November 17, 2011 at 5:37 AM Congratulations on your win in the "Lullabies" contest Andrea. Love, Carol

Ruben Ramos November 15, 2011 at 4:49 AM Andrea, This must have been the scene at home while I was away at sea. I picture it so, my wife and baby daughters, awaiting my arrival. Thank you so very much! Ruben

Edward Ebbs November 14, 2011 at 8:42 PM This is very sweet and meaningful, congrats!

Poet Destroyer A November 13, 2011 at 1:19 AM SWEET ANDREA, CONGRATULATIONS, in Tracies ;-) contest,..p.d.

Steven Mossburg November 12, 2011 at 7:24 PM Oh, very well done Andrea. You have shown your creative talent in this one.

Kash Poet November 12, 2011 at 9:32 AM Congrats Andrea!This deserved a much higher placement I think.........kash

Joyce Johnson November 12, 2011 at 12:35 AM Oh I would have rated this much higher Andrea. It is charming. Lucky the baby to whom it is sung. Love, Joyce

Nette Onclaud November 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM a whoot for this sweet lullaby with boats, gulls and alll, andie.. big congrats! :)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 11, 2011 at 9:12 PM Congrats Andrea on a wonderful win for this sweetly composed lullaby my friend.. dreamy and sweet too..luv..

Sarah Seraphin November 9, 2011 at 5:28 PM * “My Eyes Grew A Bit Heavy As I Read * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Andrea * As If Your Soothing Loving Voice * Had Brought Myself Unto A Tranquil Place * Your Voice In That A Softened Feather * Sweeping Gently Such Beauty Upon My Soul * And All I Wished to Do * Was Lie Within Your Arms * My Head Upon Your Loving Bosom * Listening Unto Your Beautiful Song * Rock-A-Bye-Baby * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” *

George Aul November 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM Really, really nice.......George

Joe Maverick November 2, 2011 at 12:39 AM There must be many who have so hushed their children Andrea, i wish you a win with this pleasant write..

Phyllis Babcock November 1, 2011 at 9:43 PM Nice one Andrea. I can feel the cradle rocking like the ship on an ocean. Good luck on the contest. love phyl

Cecil Hickman November 1, 2011 at 8:01 PM very very beautifully written,,all the best in the contest with your sweet lullaby,,and Thank You ever so much for all your visits and for leaving such wonderful words behind upon mine,,,Blessings,...Cecil

Jack Horne November 1, 2011 at 1:48 PM What a beautiful lullaby - I can imagine you rocking the baby's cradle, like he/she was in a little boat at sea. Hope you're feeling better now, my friend

Sarah Seraphin November 1, 2011 at 10:49 AM * “Soothing * Serene * Tranquil * Gently Within Your Beauties Craddle In Verse * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Andrea * Baby's Eyes Shining Bright * Held Enchanted In Mesmerized * Laughing & Giggling As Reaching Tiny Arms Unto Your Light * Hold Me Close * Rock Me Gently Through The Night * Sooo Beautiful Andrea * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” *

Carol Sunshine Brown November 1, 2011 at 10:42 AM Beautiful Andrea. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Elizabeth Wesley November 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM Beautiful soothing song to rock even me to sleep. The sound of the sea echoes in this lovely verse Andrea!

S.Jagathsimhan Nair November 1, 2011 at 10:09 AM your write as always sounds very special..what a delicate fitting voice for this theme, jag

Kash Poet November 1, 2011 at 8:25 AM :)

Tony Lane November 1, 2011 at 4:41 AM Beautiful. Tony

Nette Onclaud November 1, 2011 at 3:30 AM whoo.. i am going ot have a great sleeo tonight woth this lullaby.and no more allergies!! it sings, andie.. love it! :) huggs!

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