Truce

Calm, the lass whose feathered pillows

cradle round her sleeping head,

with her teddy tucked beside her

anchored in her peaceful bed.

In her lilac painted haven,

drapes of purple neatly drawn,

sequinned satin, scattered cushions,

velvet throws to keep her warm.

Soft the lamplight on long lashes,

not a trace of daytime clashes

nor the sudden temper flashes,

whipped into a frenzied storm.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Angels when asleep, demons when awake, but would you have it any other way? Erm, yeah, most likely :)
Remember when they were seen and not heard? Tell a kid that today and you would be as well trying to explain the subtle differences between vhs and betamax :)
I just realised why I am thinking what I am now thinking "i havent seen the gremlins movie in ages" :)

[Chris Shaw]

I was seen and not heard. As I got older I was so shy I was almost afraid to speak. Nowadays, you can't shut me up :)) How I have grown Lorry No holding me back now. In fact there's one or two who would quite like me to lose my voice.

Chris

[Lorry]

Yep. I never spoke much until I was mid teens, then I joined the army cadets and it was the best time of my life. it still plays in my head like the movie stand by me :)
My family spent the rest of their lives looking for the switch to s**t me off

[Lorry]

Shut me off... Freudian s**t, I mean slit, I mean mother :)

[Chris Shaw]

Funny man :))

[NotUsinganymore]

Very interesting poem! I also liked the opening to it too and it flowed very well!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for reading and commenting. All good wishes.

Chris

[Gee]

Used to love watching the wee one sleep, would often stand over her wishing for all good things to happen in her life.
Guess we were lucky as she was never stroppy or brattish, only ever cried when I'll or hungry.
My mates boy however, jeez, could have shot him with a horse sedative many a time.
Really like this one Christine

[Chris Shaw]

It's the luck of the draw. She soon grew out of those tantrums. Still like watching her sleep peacefully now. Many thanks Gee. New Y ear not far away. Will you be partying?

Chris

[Gee]

Not sure yet. Have a wedding today and staying over tonight, depends on how we feel tomorrow.
Are you out and about ?

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoy the wedding. Home today and happy to be so Gee.

[Norman 223]

Do I detect a certain sense of relief from those infant tantrums Chris. Even as doting grandparents, we have our limits...... now WE need the lullabys.

Norman

[Chris Shaw]

Oh yes Norman, I have to agree. The tantrum days do get more difficult as you get older. And yes, the soothing lullabyes are just as suited for the oldies. Smiling at you and nodding in agreement :)

Chris

[Pete]

your descriptive words float as they lay out an olive branch and wave a white flag in peace. if only we could all hold onto the peace and comfort of night and sleep and carry it with us throughout the day, so much conflict would be avoided. this is sweet and beautiful Chris and so well written. i love every word of it ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely and thoughtful response. All good wishes Pete.

Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

Children are very much this way -- stormy emotions juxtaposed against gentle, angelic innocence. You have captured this beautifully. My only suggestion would be to punctuate the entire piece as you have the second stanza.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lyn for your response and your thoughtful suggestion.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Great poem Chris, sure is a typical child, Sweet and innocent, as well as angelic when asleep. And a demonic hurricane when awake.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dawn. Yes angels to demons in the blink of an eye :))

Chris

[Onlyme]

But you would be lost without them. They are our future and destiny of this planet.

[Chris Shaw]

Absolutely :)