Some time ago, my oldest brother, Bill, approached me asking if I would like to collaborate with him on having him put music to some of my poetry. I jumped at the chance and felt very honored. He is an accomplished musician and I was thrilled that he thought enough of my writing to want to work on something together. At the time, my oldest daughter was pregnant with her first child…my granddaughter, Mira. I immediately thought of this lullaby that I had written long before and proposed that he write some music and sing it. He loved the idea and this is what he came up with. I gifted it to my daughter and her family first and I’m now making it public…I hope you enjoy it. I love how it turned out. Click on the link below to hear.
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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