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Mama rocking.
Dada says,
“I love you near.
I love you far.
I love you anywhere
You are.
Now sleep, my lamb.
Now rest, my dove.
May Angels guard you
From above.
I'll see you soon.
It won't be long.
Now rest, my darling.
To this song.”
Night-night, Dada!
He tip-toes out.
I close my eyes.
Mama hums
A lullaby.
I hear him patter
Down the stairs.
I hear him settle
In his chair.
All is quiet
When I peek.
Mama is
Almost asleep . . .
Wake up, Mama!
I put my finger
In her nose.
I poke her tummy
With my toes.
Mama frowns
And takes my hand,
"Time for sleep,
My little man."
For a minute
I snuggle near.
Then I pull
On her left ear.
She starts to giggle.
I giggle back.
"Okay, Little Mister,
You're under attack!"
She kisses my neck.
She tickles my tum.
I laugh and I laugh
And I kiss her in turn.
I start to howl
And she joins me.
We're howling so loud
We don't hear the door creak . . .
Dada!!!
He tries not to smile
As he shakes his head,
"Okay, Little Monkeys!
It's past time for bed!"
He scoops me away
Out of her lap.
Mama fake-coughs
To cover a laugh.
He motions her out
As he takes her seat.
He starts to rock.
He strokes my cheek.
I try to fight it.
I want to play!
I poke at his tummy
But I hear him say,
“I love you near.
I love you far.
I love you anywhere
You are.
Now sleep, my lamb.
Now rest, my dove.
May Angels guard you
From above.
I'll see you soon.
It won't be long.
Now rest, my darling
To this song.
My eyes are heavy.
My mind is light.
I start to drift
Into the night.
"Night-night, little slugger,"
He whispers to me.
"Night-night, Dada,"
I fall fast asleep.
