While I was rocking my little nephew to sleep I came up with this contest idea.
Write a poem to the tune of "Rock-a-bye baby" or to the tune of
"Hush little baby."
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Rock-a-bye baby
Rock a bye baby in the treetop
when the wind blows the cradle will rock
when the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
and down will come baby cradle and all.
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Hush little baby
Hush little baby don't say a word
Mamma's going to buy you a mocking bird
and if that mocking bird won't sing
Mamma's going to buy you a diamond ring.
Etc.
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You can add more verses than that to your poem and the lullaby has to be your own version.
For example:
Hush little baby close tired eyes
you're crying and sleepy
and that's no surprise
when the snow falls
you are cuddled more
safe in mommy's arms
you're asleep for sure.
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That was just my attempt and I know somebody can do better than that.
One winner gets Gold for the perfect lullaby.
The normal AP rules apply.
Just do your best!
Thank you!
Write a poem to the tune of "Rock-a-bye baby" or to the tune of
"Hush little baby."
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Rock-a-bye baby
Rock a bye baby in the treetop
when the wind blows the cradle will rock
when the bough breaks, the cradle will fall
and down will come baby cradle and all.
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Hush little baby
Hush little baby don't say a word
Mamma's going to buy you a mocking bird
and if that mocking bird won't sing
Mamma's going to buy you a diamond ring.
Etc.
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You can add more verses than that to your poem and the lullaby has to be your own version.
For example:
Hush little baby close tired eyes
you're crying and sleepy
and that's no surprise
when the snow falls
you are cuddled more
safe in mommy's arms
you're asleep for sure.
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That was just my attempt and I know somebody can do better than that.
One winner gets Gold for the perfect lullaby.
The normal AP rules apply.
Just do your best!
Thank you!
Contest is Over
- Contest was judged on November 18
- Rewards: Gold: 400
- Final notes: Thank you all for the wonderful lullabies. You all did very well. It was hard to pick just one. It came down to two lullabies and i had to decide between the two of them for the Gold.
"Dreamland lullaby" and "Dream little princess."
My little nephew is sleeping right now so the lullaby worked.
Thanks to all for making this a fun contest.
you all did well with the tunes of your lullaby.
Contest Winners
Gold trophy winner
Entries [14]
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let the little one dream• Commented on by judge.
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As I gaze out through my window at summer’s bright blue chalky sky,
I hear and see the sights and sounds that bring tear drops to my eye.by judmc 14 lines, 29 comments, on Jun 2 6:13 AM• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Rock a bye baby in your snuggly bed,
it's time to rest your tired eyes,• Commented on by judge. -
Rocking my baby,
in the tree top,• Commented on by judge. -
This is a darkened version of "Hush Little Baby".
by GinryuStargazer 28 lines, 7 comments, on Aug 3 8:43 AM. In GinryuStargazer, Pain, Life, Truth, Dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Don't fret for what your little heart wants.
Don't wonder why the world is the way it is.by AutumnEffect 31 lines, 2 comments, on Nov 4 9:52 PM• Commented on by judge. -
Looking in your eyes my little child
I praise my Lord for giving you to me• Commented on by judge. -
Sleep tight, baby, I love you
While you're dreaming, Daddy'll keep you safe• Commented on by judge. -
Lullaby my little lark
waiting in warm vault so dark• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
Angel I promise you you'll never be alone
Believe me my heart will be your home• Commented on by judge. Prewrite -
please little darling, don't you cry,
i'm always gunna be by your side,by rockchick1147 17 lines, 1 comment, on Nov 17 11:42 AM• Commented on by judge.
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Umm...
Can it be darker?
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Sure
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Just for your information:
"Rockabye baby" was not, originally, a "lullabye" - and I cannot imagine any caring mother or nursemaid singing to a child about its cradle falling!
It is a political comment dating from 1688. The "baby" in question was the son of James II of England (James VII of Scotland) whose birth (which seemed to portend the permanent establishment of a Catholic dynasty) lost his father his throne.
it is no coincidence that the melody of "Rock-a-bye baby" is the same as "Lillibulero" - only played twice as slowly - and "Lillibulero" was the marching-song of the Protestant forces under William of Orange who ousted James.
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Thank you, that is very interesting.
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Thank you ever so much for the honour of gold
and for hosting. I really enjoyed writing these
Gaylene
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