A Moment of Calm

Sleeping soundly, little snores,

Dim the lights and close the doors,

Eight hours sleep (or maybe three)

You'll wake up hungry, needing Me.

I've made you warm, I've filled your tum,

You've had a bath, I've changed your bum

Snug and cosy, in your cot,

You're the most precious thing I've got.

You cry, so tired, I wish you'd sleep,

When you crash out upstairs I'll creep

Around the door I'll poke my head

I'll watch you sleep, small, in your bed

I'll fight the urge to disturb you,

Comfort, cradle, cuddle too

You're softly sleeping I miss you already

You're beautiful, tiny, and cuddling your teddy

One day I'll wake, and you will fly free

All grown up – but will you need Me?

For now I'll savour every day,

Each memory I'll store away

To bring out when I'm grey and old

or when I'm feeling lost and cold

These memories I'll look back on

With smiles and fondness, lovely, warm.

Sleeping soundly, Little snores

Dim the lights and close the doors

Tomorrow is another day

To learn and love, and laugh, and play.


For My Babies xxx