Lullaby

Goodnight and good sleep little one
Off to bed, no tears to cry
Dream your dreams until dawn sun
This is an attempt at lullaby
My best I swear I'll try

I believe they start with falling cradles
Or mockingbirds that cannot sing
No guitars or drums so playing ladles
No diamonds, so brass will be your ring
How many sweet dreams could these bring....

So as you are hurtling down from high
Or trying to ignore an off key bird
Banging pots with utensils, not sure why
A looking glass has helped I've heard
But that also seems absurd

Lullabies seem sad and sometimes tragic
An Odd combination to allow
Maybe there should be more magic
So if you fall from a breaking bough
I promise I'll always catch you somehow

March 14, 2023
L words poetry contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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La France Avatar
April 3, 2023 at 3:06 PM
Hat, wonderful writing and thank you for sharing your sweet poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !
Bueckert Avatar
April 5, 2023 at 7:25 PM
Thanks for hosting :)
Kauffman Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 10:56 AM
Good point Hat! But through all of the falling cradles and broken diamond rings there you are as a loving parent to catch the baby in constant reassuring love. Congratulations on your win! Blessings.
Peck Avatar
March 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Aah, Hat. A poem so sweet, especially your last two lines. Congratulations!
Volumes Avatar
March 17, 2023 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations Hat. A beautiful Poem.
Fowler Avatar
March 17, 2023 at 7:23 AM
Love this Hat. I think it's a great lullaby. :) Congratulations on your win! :)
Alex Avatar
March 17, 2023 at 7:23 AM
"if you fall from a breaking bough I promise I'll always catch you somehow" - Beautiful writing. Congratulations!
Dietrich Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 3:50 PM
A lullabye is what the parent wants it to be and I bet you sing this beautifully
Andresen Avatar
March 15, 2023 at 4:06 AM
- Lullaby should be filled with magic and love ... we will always do our best for the child ... best wishes in the contest, H.B. :) -
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