Sunset Lullaby

How dreamy are the sunset rays
whose colors blend, then fade away
they calm the skies at close of day. 

How marvelous to hear the leaves 
that rustle faintly in the breeze
with windswept notes that float and tease. 

How heavenly to rock away
inside a boat that sways and strays
along a stream beside the bay. 

How comforting it is to know
that angels watch me as I go
their wings surround me as I sleep 
as night descends to safely keep. 

How peaceful as I go along
while curtains in the sky are drawn
and hear those distant lullabies 
that whisper sweetly in my mind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 6:09 AM
Such sweet ink Laura! Congratulations on your win :) xomo!
Leiser Avatar
May 11, 2018 at 11:07 AM
Thank you, Maureen :)
Gauthier Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 10:39 PM
Beautiful, Laura. A most charming poem. Congrats on your win.
Hamilton Avatar
April 5, 2018 at 9:27 AM
The title drew me in, what a peaceful picture of serenity evoked in my minds eye, wonderful writing Laura!!
Evans Avatar
March 23, 2018 at 11:05 PM
Laura you be poet don't you know it?
Barden Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 11:23 PM
Oh, so enrapturing and cathartic - I had to read this thrice! Wonderful flow and phrasing, superb metaphor and imagery, and while this would indeed be a wonderful lullaby, (I am a songwriter/producer), it also feels very much like a prayer to me, and a delightful way to finish the day. Gorgeous - must fav this as well, Laura! :-) <3
Leiser Avatar
March 13, 2018 at 10:13 PM
Thank you, Gregory! I'm so glad you liked this one :)
One Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 9:54 AM
You bring peace to my heart...This would be such a beautiful lullaby full of serenity..
Leiser Avatar
March 13, 2018 at 10:13 PM
Thanks, Silent! I'm glad you felt peaceful after reading my humble poem :)
Pandit Avatar
March 8, 2018 at 6:35 AM
Dreamy, comforting, peaceful..all wrapped in your soothing words..best for a win, Laura.
Gauthier Avatar
March 7, 2018 at 8:48 PM
You had me hanging on very single word, Laura. Your poem is a beauty.
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