berceuse

berceuse..

berceuse is a french word for lullaby.. it is often used for classical music.. so yeahh.. why am i using classical terms for this bloggie? berceuse are often for lil babies in their cradle aite? i have a lullaby for my only mother..

lemme kiss away the frowns
as you kissed away the fears
when rolling thunder flung me to your lap
your breast became my haven
Now its my turn to snuggle you into sleep
Sleep, Mamele, sleep

These gnarled hands spoke of love,
more eloquently than words- fed, diapered,
braided ribbons into my hair,
made dolls out of rags, cookies of dough
Unfutl them, like flowers to the sun
Sleep, Mamele, sleep

Feel safe with me, I'll protect you
from sharp breeze
or impatient eye
Close your eyes, my aged child
and when you no longer can see
you'll hear me softly croon.
Sleep, Mamele, sleep..