When Night Calls Time On Day

What happens to the sinking sun

when night calls time on day?

Does he wave to say goodnight

before he slips away?

Does he shout his shifts all done,

then weary from the heat,

discards his sweaty yellow shirt

and the sandals on his feet?

Does he take a cooling bath

after he shaves his head?

Then gives his Mum a night, night kiss

as he gets into bed?

And does he rest his squeak clean cheeks

on pillows edged with lace,

clicks the switch of a bedside lamp

with a smile upon his face?

Then finally a lullaby

could soothe him into sleep,

but turn him first upon his side

his snores will make you weep.

Reviews

[Anjeline]

A very cute and sweet poem:) Full of imagination that somewhere makes you get lost in your childhood. I loved the way you asked it as a question using does he. In India it's currently the typical summer time and this poem makes me really wish that if this poem could be really true during day time also :D

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Anjeline. I really appreciate your thoughts and your visit.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Love this 'nursery rhyme' of a poem. Second stanza is sublime! Your trademark verse full of quintessential English tradition and culture.

[Chris Shaw]

I like that you have mentioned English tradition and culture. That pleases me. Thank you John.

Chris