Lullaby for Idris

 

 

 

 

 

 

The moon casts a golden shadow

and the wind whispers soft and low.

Stars shine like celestial diamonds

putting on a brilliant night light show.

 

Mama sings a lullaby

cradling you in her arms.

The blanket she lays over you

will keep you snug and warm.

 

You finally drift off to sleep

dreaming of castles in the sand

and fairies who will welcome you

to a night time Neverland.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

For my sweet grandson, Idris who is about to turn 9 months old. The painting is by Kristina Laurendi Havens.

Reviews

[Mari' Emeraude]

This was so sweet and dreamy, I feel the need to go for a relaxing, calming slumber....;)

[Dara]

I am so happy it had this effect on you. Love your comment! Luckily he is much easier to put to bed now :-)

[Mari' Emeraude]

love the name btw

[Dara]

Thank you, it is Gaelic in origin, fitting in with the reddish hair and Irish ancestors :-)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Dara... a sweet lullaby for your
grandson Idris... in the arms of a
Mother's love. truly, Pat

[Dara]

Thank you so much Pat. He is just growing up so fast. Wish we could keep them little longer.

[MsJewel]

A gorgeous lullaby for your grandson and the painting you chose to accompany your beautiful words is lovely. :) Julie

[Dara]

Thank you Julie, it is wonderful being a grandma. They just grow up too fast. Have a wonderful weekend!

[emmajoy]

What a beautiful,beautif ul painting that is!

That Neverland must be the warmth of mama's arms and heart, Dara. Yo ur words are so lovely. x.

[Dara]

Thank you so much, Emma. The comparison to Neverland and his mama's love is spot on! I hadn't thought of it before but it is so true. You have made my day. Take care!

[emmajoy]

I truly love this poem and picture.. it touches a special place, Dara..

[Einstein Noodle]

precious, warm and melodious to read says i! such a unique name i had to look it up a bit: " Cadair Idris, a mountain in Gwynedd, Wales, meaning "Chair of Idris [the Giant]"
i have a grandson named after a Highland River "Aven" His dad and rest of the family just left from visiting and i met my grand daughter Emilyn for the first time ..she had her 1st b-day while here ..
it was so easy to lean back and have this precious experience with you and your daughter (or d-in law) nice painting ma'am!
E.

[Dara]

Aven, what a beautiful name. I believe my son said the name Idris is a derivative from both the Gaelic and Arabic language. I must tell him about the mountain in Wales. He is going to be a big boy so it is fun to think he might be named after a giant :-) Isn't grandparenting just the best! I know you must have loved celebrating your grand daughter's first birthday. Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful comments. They always mean alot to me. Have a beautiful Sunday.

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya Dara! yes it is an honor to be a grand parent ..we get all the fun and little responsibility ;)

[Kelly Scheppers]

He's already 9 months old? My, how fast they grow. Such a beautiful name, and what a lovely poetic offering, Dara. I can see how proud you are to be his Grand-ma!

[Dara]

Yes, they grow much too fast. If I miss seeing him for a week or two I can already see a change. Thank you for your wonderful review. I never knew being a Grand-ma would be so special :-)