A Broken Lullaby

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Hush now, there now, please don't cry -
Mommy will sing you a lullaby
of little lambs as white as snow,
and twinkling stars that glitter and glow.

"Hush now, there now, little one -
Mommy's here but Daddy's gone.
Now drink your milk and do not weep,
dry your eyes and go to sleep.

There now, be still, whine no more -
you'll be alone so lock the door.
There's something good for you to eat;
some ham and cheese and a sugary treat.

Please be quiet, let me be -
Mommy's busy, can't you see?
Read a book or go and play,
but don't bother me for the rest of the day.

Oh, come on now, whatever's wrong?
Why isn't all your homework done?
Why do you always lock your door,
and why don't you talk to Mommy anymore?

Oh, no, no, no! It cannot be;
My dearest one is dead, you see -
they found her lying on her bed
with a needle in her arm and a note that read:"

"Hush now, Mommy, please don't cry -
My life is broken and I want to die.
Where I am it's dark and cold,
and I wish I had your hand to hold."

[Beloved by God]

This is a well written poem.

[flybaby]

wow, that's really good and really sad and really convicting all at once.

Thank you for sharing.

[TRL1957]

An excellent poem!! sad and it makes you think

[paidforinfull]

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, it is a sad poem, but unfortunately sometimes true.

[Trudie Myburgh]

Very good. Yes unfotunately so true. There is a lesson to be learned here, time is sometimes all a person ever needs, the sweet sugary life is not always the thing we want, time with a loved one is much more precious. God bless you.