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

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Constance La France

Date: 4/3/2023 3:06:00 PM

Hat, wonderful writing and thank you for sharing your sweet poem in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Hat Bueckert
Date: 4/5/2023 7:25:00 PM

Thanks for hosting :)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/21/2023 10:56:00 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.