Here is another poem that I wrote. This one was inspired in the middle of the night when my daughter asked me to come lie down with her in her bed becuase she had a bad dream. My mind started spinning and it wouldn't stop. I grabbed her notebook and wrote down a couple of lines before I heard her deep rhythmic breathing that meant she was asleep. I went to my bed and wrote a few more lines before drifting off to sleep. Over the next few weeks I continued to write my thoughts, revise and eventually came up with this gem. I am acutally pretty pleased with the way it came out.
Doreen
In a Child's Bed
by Doreen Blanding
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
The tiny bundle of pink is placed softly down
With parent’s lovely dreams for a happy future.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
When daylight is filtered through the blinds
A pirate stands looting the treasure amidst the stuffed bears.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
When moonlight reflexes off the glass ballerina on the sill
A princess bed with golden hair flowing over the silken pillows.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
As midnight strikes the chimes downstairs
A mother's arms comfort a troubled mind and her lips touch a worried forehead.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
When illness strikes a small body racking it with chills
A healing kiss is bestowed upon a fevered brow.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
When brothers and sister join the fun
A castle with knights guarding the King's gold.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
As a father sits on the edge with a book in hand
The characters come alive through the melodic sound of his telling.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
As her youthful friends come to visit
A place where secrets are told of beautiful young men and magic make-up.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
As her heart is broken over a first love lost
A mother's warm hug and listening ear lessens the sting.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
When she comes back after years gone past with suitcase in hand
Smiles, wedding dress, flowers, shoes, and sparkling diamonds replace the bears.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
The tiny bundle of pink is placed softly down
With parent’s lovely dreams for a happy future.
In a child's bed many wonderful things can happen.
A cycle that never ends happens in a child's bed.