O precious babe let your drowsy eyes sleep,
Let go of your woes and relax into peace.
Mother is near to protect and keep peace,
Guarding your cradle all while you sleep.
Dream, sweet darling, of angels aglow,
Keeping you safe, surrounding you whole.
O dear child, of pure, white soul,
Rest in quiet, tranquil glow.
Dearest mine of sweet delight,
Lay down your head, may sleep not delay.
Dream of cuddles, warm baths and bouquets,
Of lulling songs and bedtime delights.
Hush-a-bye
Lull-a-bye
Sweet babe so dear.
Sweet dreams are yours, good night, good night…
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Related articles and entry for:
- Form For All – Ballads, Carols, and Lullabyes (dversepoets.com)
- The Poetry Palace: http://promisingpoetsparkinglot.blogspot.com/2011/12/agreement-for-thursday-poets-rally-week.html
Many thanks to you.
Honored by your precious grace,
Happy Holidays!
I nominate Bat-Ami Gordin, aka “Tammy”. Her writings are always so unique and many times from a technical/scientific perspective which I find so appealing. http://zongrik.wordpress.com
Thank you to the Poetry Palace and all my poet friends: http://promisingpoetsparkinglot.blogspot.com/
vivinfrance
/ December 16, 2011My eyelids are drooping, and its 8.30 am! Successful lullaby
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011Oh, sorry about that, Viv..hehe…but thanks a lot.
becca givens
/ December 16, 2011Beautiful and sweet at the same time! Very calming ~
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011My first lullaby–they are supposed to “lull” you aren’t they… Thanks, Becca.
ManicDdaily
/ December 16, 2011Very lovely. k.
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011Thanks so much.
Laurie Kolp
/ December 16, 2011This is the sweetest lullaby ever!
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011Why thank you, Laurie!
Tino
/ December 16, 2011I wish I knew this when trying to get Tinks to settle, what a beautiful lullaby.
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011I wish I knew it when I was trying to put mine to sleep too! Thank you.
Victoria C. Slotto
/ December 16, 2011Love it, Gayle. Now add the vocals to your post!!! :0)
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011Uh, are you suggesting that I sing this?! That would not be a good idea…at all… :)
yoga-adan
/ December 16, 2011echoing the others, but yes, this is beautiful
loved,
“O dear child, of pure, white soul,
Rest in quiet, tranquil glow”
that alone put in a level deeper into peace, very nice, thank you ;-)
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011Thank you for the lovely comment–I appreciate it. :)
Grace
/ December 16, 2011so sweet and tender music…i want to sleep myself..very nice ~
http://a-sweetlust.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-star.html
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011Thanks, Grace…I’m glad it’s doing the trick. ;)
Jennifaye
/ December 16, 2011Nice tender lullaby. Well done.
Bodhirose
/ December 16, 2011Very kind of you to say–thanks so much.
zongrik
/ December 16, 2011calming and sweet
Bodhirose
/ December 17, 2011Many thanks.
Promising Poets' Poetry Cafe
/ December 17, 2011sweet…
smiles.
Bodhirose
/ December 17, 2011Thanks so much. :)
brian miller
/ December 17, 2011big smiles…i need a nap now…and oh so tender…
Bodhirose
/ December 17, 2011I guess these work on adults too, huh? :)
robin
/ December 17, 2011so sweet
Bodhirose
/ December 17, 2011Thank you, Robin–I appreciate your visit.
charlesmashburn
/ December 17, 2011Beautiful! I really enjoyed this one!
http://charleslmashburn.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/a-thousand-candles/
Bodhirose
/ December 17, 2011So glad you did, Charles, thank you.
Andy
/ December 17, 2011Hello.
This would send me to sleep too.
Lovely lullaby.
Thanks for sharing & visiting. I appreciate the comment.
For ref:
Firebrand Of The heart
Bodhirose
/ December 18, 2011From the comments I have received, I guess lullabies are for grownups too! Thanks, Andy…and yes, I remember your poem–it was a pleasure to visit you.
Renee
/ December 18, 2011Beautifully written! I so love lullabies and sang them to my babes so many years ago now and to some of my grandbabes. Brings back memories.
Bodhirose
/ December 18, 2011Thank you, Renee. I sang to my babies too. It seems a natural thing to do for a baby doesn’t it.
Morning
/ December 18, 2011tender and beautiful,
what cute imagery.
:)
Bodhirose
/ December 18, 2011Babies conjure up tenderness and sweetness in me. Thanks so much. :)
thoughtsnotlost
/ December 18, 2011So sweet, love this!
Bodhirose
/ December 18, 2011Writing a lullaby brought the sweetness out in me. Thanks. :)
halfwaybetweenthegutter
/ December 18, 2011This is absolutely gorgeous!
Bodhirose
/ December 18, 2011I so appreciate that–thank you!
halfwaybetweenthegutter
/ December 19, 2011Just came back to read it again ;)
Bodhirose
/ December 19, 2011Oh, my goodness…how nice. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. :)
Aakriti
/ December 19, 2011Awww….Reading a lullaby for the first time:) It’s so beautiful!!:) Lovely
Wishing u a Happy December and a gorgeous New Year!:)
Bodhirose
/ December 19, 2011And I wrote one for the first time! So happy that you like it and thank you so much.
Happy Holidays to you and I hope your New Year is a prosperous one! :)
~L
/ December 22, 2011this was the most beautiful poem! The attached picture added to the beauty of it! Thank you for blessing us with such a precious write!
Bodhirose
/ December 22, 2011I’m so happy you liked my attempt of a lullaby. I love that picture too…so dear isn’t it. Much appreciation, L.