Unamused at being put to bed <br />He struggles loudly, <br />Unwilling to sleep <br />Bribery must be my option <br /> <br />“Lay down and let me sing to you” <br />He complies with my request <br />Reluctantly <br /> <br />Blonde curls caress his pillow <br />I start to pat him gently <br />As I sing……………….. <br /> <br />“Golden slumbers kiss your eyes <br />Smiles await you when you rise <br />Sleep little darling do not cry <br />And I shall sing a lullaby” <br /> <br />Long lashes blink, <br />Impending sleep <br />while I continue to repeat <br />the verse <br />My back protests <br />while crouching over him <br /> <br />I watch intensely <br />He fights the heaviness of lids <br />But keeps perfectly still <br />Until he can't fight any longer <br />And gives in with a sigh.<br /><br />Scarborough Gypsy<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/lullaby-12/
