Hush my little one, lay down your head
Its time to sleep soundly away in your bed.
Your father is out, attending the sheep
There`s nothing to fret about, lay down and sleep.
I`ll do the worrying, hush now don`t cry
He will be here again soon, bye and bye.
A lamp in the window will guide his way home,
So he won`t hurt himself on a great stone.
The kettle is singing away on the fire.
I`ll put some more turf on, so it grows higher.
He will find a warm welcome when he gets here,
So sleep away little one, there`s my sweet dear.
A contest entry
- Sing Me An Irish Lullaby by Cannonsfire.
1000 points, ended August 12, 2007, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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This is a classic! BRAVO!!!!!! How wonderfully, colorfully, and simply stated.
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choice words here, well presented! i enjoyed reading this poem very much and am inspired by it…
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Just reminds me on 'hush little baby don't you cry' so sweetly done and I thank you for a beautiful entry. Love, C
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So comforting and whispers lyrically. It certainly could asure a childs spirit. Wonderful composition.
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Ah so sweet ! A lovely tender lullaby indeed. Very nice and I wish you all the best in the contest.
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