Not a Tooraloora Loora .

I climbed upon a gentle breeze

That drifted slow on tranquil seas

And played soft music , just to please
                                             The anguish in my soul .

We floated south to turquoise skies

And danced on quilted clouds that rise

Which misty memories disguise
                                           Their glories to extol .

And catching dawn's bright morning rays

Transforming night to amber haze

The chorus sang it's hymn of praise
                                           And then , my day was whole .

Gliding high , above all harm

On thermals , soft , safe and warm

Guided by strong Angels arm
                                         'Till the Sandman takes his toll .


Inspired by Catie's Lull-A-Bye Contest .

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 6/29/2010 6:33:00 PM
Hi, Sean. This has possibilities as a lyric. The rhyme scheme is quite good, I think, and it tries to be different within a folk metier, which I like. Thanks as always and best to you, Gerard.
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Date: 6/9/2010 11:29:00 PM
sean, I know I saw this before. But I it's late and I was not finding anything recent I'd not seen. this was one of my favorites you wrote. So genle and pretty. that was funny when you said "winner's kitchen" LUv, Andrea
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Date: 5/6/2010 9:14:00 AM
that was just beautiful
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Date: 4/25/2010 6:49:00 PM
I love the poem. Keep up the great work!!!! Love Destiny
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Date: 4/19/2010 11:48:00 AM
Such a cutie petootie Sean and good luck in the contest... where have u been? was so nice to see u comment on my "Splendiferous" poem today for the new contest... miss your wit and funny humor.. hope all is well...luv.. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 4/13/2010 7:21:00 PM
Suprisingly sensitive Sean..........well done!
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Date: 4/13/2010 2:14:00 PM
Awesome write here, Sean. One of my very favorite songs that I used to hear all the time back in the 1950's on the radio with Arthur Godfrey and I can't remember the name of the tenor ... either his first or last name was Dennis but anyway everytime he sang Tooraloora Loora, I would cry. What does it mean? and, how is your spring on the emerald isle ... smile ...
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Date: 4/9/2010 10:00:00 PM
Have you written the music yet? It has to have an Irish lilt.... A splendid write. into the favourites...well done....Margaret
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Date: 4/8/2010 7:55:00 AM
What a sweet lullabye, Sean, filled with images that would carry a child nicely into dreamland. Good luck in the contest! Soup mail returned with my thanks. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 4/8/2010 1:02:00 AM
Lovely lyrics Sean.Thanks for your comment,thankfully we have some sporting events to blot out the media overkill of politics for the next 4 weeks.I notice the Dubliners were triumphant last weekend,but the big match awaits on Saturday .Rgds Brian
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Date: 4/6/2010 12:35:00 PM
Hey, so nice to see you got a new post up. It's lovely, Sean, and I really enjoyed seeing it. LUv, andrea
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Date: 4/6/2010 1:22:00 AM
Déirdre , of course , I believe in Angels . Me and Robbie Williams , certainly do . I hope to be one , someday although I see Barbara says , I'm the downstairs kind ....
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Date: 4/5/2010 7:37:00 PM
Sean, you devil..now youve gone and won the contest..Im keeping this with me in my favs. BG
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Date: 4/5/2010 3:00:00 PM
Excellent piece here Seán, the words are pure music. Didn't know you bileived in the angels though!!!!! Déirdre
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Date: 4/5/2010 11:52:00 AM
What an uplifting poem. Nice use of imagery to share your thoughts. Good luck in the contest. Karen
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Date: 4/5/2010 11:17:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your poetry today Sean and I am so happy I took my time and waded through all the other poetry here and found your poem. Please continue to write and share with us and the best to you in the contest.. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/5/2010 5:03:00 AM
i love the flow in this poem,as sweet as a lullaby-Charma
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Date: 4/5/2010 4:02:00 AM
great rhyme!! and flows great, winner in my book.
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