LULLABY- A POEM BY R.Natarajan

                                       LULLABY
           For you,my dear,this lullaby I sing;
           Sweet slumber my soft music shall bring !
           Close your eyes to this mundane world-
           A realm of fantasy you'll behold!

                        Oh sleep! let your gentle arms embrace
                        This little flower of our garden with grace! 


          Heavenly music can't match your voice;
          To watch you toddle around is the greatest of joys!
          It is a delight to see you eat
          With food strewn over your dresses neat.

                      Oh sleep ! let your gentle arms embrace
                      This little flower of our garden with grace!


         Can ever worry steal away your mirth ,
         Making you miserable on this very earth ?
         Can anxious thoughts about  future life
         Hang above you like a Damocle's knife?

                      Oh sleep ! let your gentle arms embrace
                      This little flower of our garden with grace !


          Your wants are simple ,needs are few;
          You cry only when the milk is due.
          A broken toy can give you pleasure
          More than any other earthly treasure.

                     Oh sleep! let your gentle arms embrace
                     This little flower of our garden with grace !


          Sleep on little one ,this is the time !
          When age advances you'll reach your prime.
          Duties will increase and worries will creep--
          Even cosy beds can't make you sleep.

                    Oh sleep ! let your gentle arms embrace
                    This little flower of our garden with grace !!!