Who's Afraid of the Dark

Oh mother, dear mother, come make my bed,
for the sun grows tired and has lost its shine;
come bless the place where I will lay my head,
surround it with angels, all that’s divine.
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Oh mother, dear mother, come bar the door,
count the slow clock's chime as shadows descend.
Eve's breeze is now listless, birds sings no more,
all the land lays in silence , till night ends.
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Oh mother, dear mother, sing me to sleep,
drown the foul voice of fears infestation;
let us join strength, to one another keep,
safe here in your care, and consolation.

Dear father, please protect us through the night,
save us from all harm, till dawn brings us light

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 7/30/2017 6:55:00 AM
Such sadness, melancholy and longing for ? an end. A very thoughtful poem.
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Date: 7/29/2017 12:39:00 PM
I know I commented on this 3 years ago but reading it again on the featured page it deserves a new comment. This is expertly penned Nicole, telling well the feelings one feels in the dark with nice imagery and lovely rhyme. Have great day, Gordon
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Date: 7/25/2017 3:25:00 PM
All in unisome, Wroth the children awesome. But when they're scattered, Then like the lame,the children are battered. Lovely!
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Date: 4/1/2017 6:20:00 PM
Yes I agree with James, your poem sounds scary. To me it sounds like a war torn country. You did a good job on this poem.
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Date: 3/29/2017 7:45:00 AM
This has a lovely dark nursery rhyme feel to it, but it seems more likely to be the tale of someone living in a war torn country. Beautifully written and a bit scary.
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Date: 6/13/2014 10:34:00 AM
This is really nice! I love the way you penned it.
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Date: 6/4/2014 1:51:00 AM
really lovely piece NIcole,yes the dark can be a fearsome thing, this is superbly penned with nice flow and rhyme. have blessed day, Gordon
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Date: 5/31/2014 10:55:00 AM
This is another beautiful poem. I am afraid of the dark. I always keep my night lights on, or candles. Have a blessed day.... Lucilla
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T.Nicole Williams
Date: 6/1/2014 6:10:00 PM
I had a fear of the dark as a child. So this piece was my interpretation of those days! Thank you for your reply. By the way...I burn electric candles at night :-) Nicole
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