Lullaby

Outside now, night has fallen

over hill the moon doth creep,

the sweet boy child with impish smile

says “Mommy, sing me down to sleep.

"I’ve searched for hidden treasures

and climbed up on Mt. Doom

then slipped down through the rabbit hole

and landed in my room.”

The dinosaurs watch from their shelves

the books are put away

the toys are tucked inside their box

to play another day

And so I hug my ‘sleepyhead’

and sing familiar tune

of cowboys and of cattle

as we gaze out at the moon.

Too soon I know this child will grow

for time does not retreat;

I watch his face in sweet repose

and as he falls asleep….

I pray the angels keep.

© Ginny Brannan 2018

Images: Top, Google Images Art.Com

Bottom: Pinterest  Best Moon Image