Star Lullaby Poems

Hush, my little film star, don’t you talk;
Daddy’s gonna buy you some shares of stock.

If those shares of stock go bust,
Daddy’s gonna buy you a...

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I draw tadpoles, in ponds off back roads
With black coals that have no color
But when the Sucker is finished
They think I'm Van Goh's Brother
My painting...

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Uncle Moon so far away, 
jaggery donut cooked for the day,
You come and eat in the courtyard, 
for Baby, a cup is prepared.

Uncle moon afar,...

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In Mama's arms you're safe and warm,
As she rocks you gently, there's no fear of harm,
So close your sleepy little eyes,
Hush your crying and fretful...

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As dark descends in silver shades of sleep
Moonbeams bloom in a million drops of dew
While blue winds blow and ancient willows weep
The sacred song of...

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All tucked up and snug in bed as Angels standing guard above your head.
Mummy will kiss away your fears, she'll stroke your hair and dry...

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Close your eyes and dream,
Deep in a slumber,
In solitude,
Peace and quiet,it's bitter and sweet,

Close your eyes and dream,
Forget about all the day's work,
Cool breeze,lay on...

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A quiet place beneath garden's old oak.
I sit and listen to bird's peaceful call.
Behind are tall bushes, magical stroke--
a secret hide-away to watch nightfall.

Quail had...

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Cradle Song

Sleep now!  Oh sleep sweet child divine!
Sleep now ‘neath a bright star’s light
Rest now Heaven’s prince!
Dreaming through the night
Angel’s praises sing your lullaby.

How...

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The Gift That I Give You                   ...

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Lullaby
My sweet baby’s in his bed,  
May sweet dreams beguile your head.
Moonlight’s peeping from the sky 
On the pillow where you lie.

Sleep, my baby,...

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Lullaby Nursery Rhyme

Close your eyes, little one,
Run to catch a star
Let the heavens sing to you
With melodies from afar.

Close your eyes little one
Hear your cradle...

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It's night my little teddy bear
                   ...

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I Lullaby at Dusk

(for Father Johnnie E. Ross)

While today I missed the dawn, 
I refuse to let the dusk pass, too, being
The chance to see...

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As you open your eyes the sun will rise
Clearing the pitch black night skies
Girl come closer I have something to whisper
There's a song that will...

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