Pitter-Patter

by N J Thornton   Jan 21, 2005


There she rocked him gently
The wind blew a gale outside
Catching all the sleepy souls unaware

Inside he was restless
As his mother sung him a
Forgotten lullaby, to send him away

The rain began to pitter-patter
On the great roof top
His eyes falling almost shut

The delicate swaying got the better
He was whisked to a far away paradise
As she lay him in his cot

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  • 18 years ago

    by Nici

    Thank you for sharing this poem. It has much emotion behind the words and creates a relaxed atmosphere in it's reading.

    Keep writing,
    Nici

  • 18 years ago

    by Samantha

    It's really a great image (that you put into my head). I really enjoy your poetry. :)

  • 18 years ago

    by quietlybreaking

    What can i say but, beautiful.
    i loved it, good luck for the future, to you and your baby.
    much love, and good wishes,
    aylee

  • 19 years ago

    by pinkalias

    p.s. I am sure you are intelligent enough to ignore Megan's completly ignorant and idiotic comment. I knew from her first few words..."the poem didn't make sense" that she's much too simple-minded to contemplate this piece anyway, so any insult from her is worthless.
    Sorry if i am blunt and rude megan...and I'm not saying that I'm anymore intelligent...but I can't help it.
    Anyway, fantastic work mother-to-be, and i deeply appreciate honest and constructive critisizm (especially on my recent-it's important to me)so please feel free (if you feel like taking the time)

  • 19 years ago

    by pinkalias

    lovely and peaceful. I ejoyed the whole mood of the poem and the inspiration with it made the piece all the more lovely. The setting created a mellow and calming atmosphere with a sense of love and compassion set between mother and child. i loved your symbols, and the way you worded the text. I especially admired the lines,
    "There she rocked him gently
    The wind blew a gale outside
    Catching all the sleepy souls unaware"
    It sets the mood perfectly and creates understanding of the piece to the reader. Beautiful job

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