Sweet Dreams Baby

My sweet babe fell asleep

                in my arms.

The day was too long.

It outlasted his charms.

I wish I could hold him

                all night long,

But he’s getting heavy,

And I’m not that strong.

Gently I lay him down

                in his bed.

Goodnight my dear child.

May sweet dreams fill your head.

He lays there so peaceful,

                so quiet, so calm,

Beside his new bunny

That fell from his palm.

Not a care in the world,

                at least not tonight.

He’s such a joy,

My little delight.

I wrote this poem, November 9, 2000.