When the Shepherd Slept - Nursery Rhyme
When the Shepherd Slept
There was a tired shepherd who fell asleep
With no one else who could tend to his sheep
The sheep were delighted, freedom in reach
Followed the leader and away they sneaked.
Frolicking sheep, each having fun galore
Walking for miles over fields, hills and moors
Then came the sunset and night became dim
Slowly they realised freedom was grim.
They grew hungry and went in search of food
But couldn't find forage and became subdued
It was difficult and the sheep couldn’t sleep
As they were pursued by some ghastly beasts.
So tired and weary they wished hopefully
To be back in the sheep fold of safety
They realised they need their shepherd's care
For love, food and shelter that's always there.
When the sheep had almost lost every hope
A familiar face came over the slopes
It was their shepherd and all ran with glee
Euphoric he’d shown eventually.
They vowed they'd never run away again
It wasn’t worth the havoc, sorrow or pain
Then the tired hungry sheep with baa baa bleats
Thanked God for shepherds who watch o'er their sheep.
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24th February 2023
Nursery Rhyme Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Eve Roper
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