Lullaby

Sleep my baby your mother is near,
Keeping your dreams from sadness and fear;
Sunlight’s asleep and bringing night,
Sleep my baby the moon shines her light.

Slumber my darling it’s time to find rest,
Holding you close, your face to caress;
Sleep my baby for I’ll keep you warm,
Holding you close to keep you from harm.

Rest my darling; all the world is asleep,
In my arms your dreams I will keep;
Pray that the angels will shine grace upon you,
Sleep my darling, the hours are few.

Awaken my baby for dawn’s early ray,
Finds birds that sing of a bright new day;
Bringing the glow of dawn’s early light,
And chasing away darkness of night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 5/15/2012 11:58:00 AM
Sleep, Slumber, Rest and Awaken... marvelous composition. Rhyming and cadence are impeccable... I could see myself so many years ago, in my rocking chair, singing my son to sleep with these soothing words and gentle rhythms. BRAVO Elizabeth!
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Date: 6/10/2011 2:44:00 PM
Dear Elizabeth, you truly are an amazing writer. I could feel the love of this mother singing to her baby. Beautiful images and quite a brilliant character portrait! Hope you'll consider entering some of the contests members here hold, although it seems you already have lots of inspiration. For those who have been here a while, the contests inspire us. Just love your poetic grace and style, Carolyn
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Date: 6/10/2011 2:53:00 PM
Thank you Carol, I have come back from losing my memory for five years when I didn't realize who I was or where I was. I never wrote before but for the last 6 months have been doing so and love it. It gives me such pleasure to hear what others think and you have been so kind in your comments. Thank you.
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