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Lullaby of Play Time

Balls tumble; the stars shine bright.
Sparkling gems in velvet night.
Little hands that tossed at play,
Fold in dreams at the close of day.

Hopscotch chalk marks lines on ground.
Jumpers hop, spin, and whirl around.
Skipping feet move square by square.
Float on clouds that linger there.

Counting sheep goes one, then two.
Fluffy lambs drift softly through.
Each one bounds over silver streams,
Guiding hearts through woolen seams.

Songs whisper a sing-a-long tune.
Lilting rhymes to the chanting moon.
Voices join in, so sweet, so low,
catching webs that dream-weavers sow.

Close your eyes, let the starlight stay.
Rest until dawn brings the break of day.
All your games will wait for you.
When you wake up in morning's dew.
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Wolf Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Absolutely adorable, John! I felt transported to a much better place and time. Thank you. This is an instant FAVE for me. ~ Gershon
Anderson Avatar
September 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Yeah - thanks very much for your feedback. Cheers and Best Wishes
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