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Poems - In Slumber

In Slumber

by Zbird

In the green forest dark and deep
the little ones in slumber sleep.

Mothers watch over them in fear
the bear, the fox, the soft brown deer
flinch at every new sound they hear.
Over their little ones they keep
a protective stance day and night
any intruder they will fight
to the death with all their might,
their babies dream without a peep.

Soon the babies will grow up strong
their mamas teach them right from wrong
in the world how to get along,
how to find food, where waters seep.
They’ll learn to survive in the wild
each new forest animal child
must learn life is hard, never mild
as through the forest they creep.

Then they will leave their mothers side
as she watches with worried pride,
they’ll grow stronger, mama will guide.
Through the forest dark and deep
as faltering steps grow strong and sure
she knows one day they will leave her
that pain she will have to endure,
but now in slumber they do sleep.

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by contrarymary on Saturday, April 21, 2012 (09:32:47)

Not only is this a beautiful poem, so sweet and loving. Shows your sensitivity to nature. But you are truly the master of words and form as this flows like a dream. exceptional write!

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by wolfinwindow on Saturday, April 21, 2012 (12:57:37)

Such a beautiful poem of nurturing and motherhood. I agree with Mary. You are the master of words.

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by starstruck13 on Saturday, April 21, 2012 (17:01:12)

a sweet and loving poem that might tare at the heart strings a wee bit you did an excellent job on this poem thank you for sharing

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by deepali on Sunday, April 22, 2012 (00:35:38)

This defines motherhood so well. Next to God!
fond regards,
D.

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by liarbird on Sunday, April 22, 2012 (23:26:38)

G'day Bonnie...
A nice topic you've chosen on the serenity side of nature Bonnie. Enjoyed your rhyme set.
Thank you Bonnie
Lindsay

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by Ozymandias on Monday, April 23, 2012 (05:53:21)

A very lovely poem that captures the essence of the mother-child bond, and you manage rhyme and meter very professionally!

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by rondo on Monday, April 23, 2012 (18:39:32)

walking along with you in this forest stretch ...a soothing piece

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by Phoebe on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 (07:31:55)

This is the kind of poetry that inspires and commits me to this passion - I just love it Bonnie, it's just wonderful.. Smile

Phoebe

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Re: In Slumber (Score: 1 )
by butterflyzrfree on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 (20:22:25)

I like it! Very clear that this write means a lot to you! Great rhyming

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