A Lullaby for Marie

I posted this poem that I wrote for my daughter a few months ago but made a few changes.

The evening wind whispers a haunting tune

as clouds drift lazily past the moon.

The owl hoots and the nightingale sings

to a chorus of crickets and toads and things.

Sweet babe close your eyes there is nothing to fear,

your mama will rock you to sleep my dear.

The dream catcher knows just what to do

to guard you from thoughts

that might frighten you.

It hangs over your bed like a

trusty old friend,

your hopes and your dreams

it vows to defend.

So close your eyes now

let sleep come to pass

the day is at end

and nighttime

won’t last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[marilyn 1225]

fabulous written by my friend Dara to Marie, a darling daughter what sheer natural talent!!

[Dara]

Thank you so much Marilyn! She has inspired many a poem :-)

[marilyn 1225]

i am sure

[Dara]

PS this poem was almost a direct result of a conversation I had with a dear friend regarding dream catchers. He had the insight to know that it wasn't the dream catcher that alleviated her fears but it was a symbol of her mother's love and that calmed her.

[Bonaventure Onuabuchi]

I like the courage given to the child here, it's a work of a good mother.

[Dara]

Your warm review is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

[MsJewel]

Absolutely beautiful!

:) Julie

[Dara]

Thank you Julie. Your words always warm the heart!

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful tribute to your beloved daughter. A great lullaby...:)............

[Dara]

Thank you for your special attention to this poem, Sami. It means so much. This one is close to my heart as I guess you can tell :-)

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are welcome...:).....