She sleeps in her bed
with a comforter made of
pastel colored flowers and
a soft pillow for her head
Dreaming of silvery manes
and bows on white horses
as they ride on a carousel
with draped, sparkling reins
Outside her window, though
she hears shuffles and squeaks
and feels a bit frightful
from the night time show
Mom sings calming tunes
convincing her precious girl
the sounds were only the
language of raccoons
Lauren Scott © 2014
Photo: Google images
(This was a “daughter” memory from years ago) ♥
Baydreamer Writes ~ Lauren Scott, Author 
Lovely memories as Moma soothes her sleeping child.. xxx
Thanks so much, Sue! It’s always fun recalling cuddly memories when our children were little. xoxo
Lovely poem, Lauren! Such sweet memories ^^
Thanks so much, Iris! It was fun remembering! xx
Lovely poem Lauren which brought memories back to me of a much younger mum 😊❤️ Xxx
Thanks, Chris, those younger mum memories are precious, aren’t they? Hugs!
This is precious. Love the ending. 🙂
Aww, thanks, Kim! I still remember this night vividly. Funny how I can’t remember what happened two days ago, though. 🙂
I know. I can’t remember 5 minutes ago some times.
Haha! 😛
See I had to come back to see what my replay was.
Oh, you’re too funny! 😛 😉
Lol but serious. 🙂
Nice dream!
Thanks, Joe! 🙂
Fantastic photo and poem Lauren
Aww, thanks, Al! The photo isn’t mine, but I thought it was perfect for the poem. Memories! 🙂
It is 🙂
Nice imagery, Lauren!
Thanks very much, Binky! You’re one of my top “commenters” and I appreciate you! 🙂
Really? Well, I think we should celebrate with some chocolate!
This is beautiful, Lauren!
Thanks so much, Miwako! xx
Highly visual, and well illustrated.
Thanks, Ian! It was fun to reminisce while writing this one!
Awww what sweet memories 🙂
They definitely are! But the kids are great as young adults, too! Thanks for stopping by, Christy! I’ll be visiting you soon; just a little behind on reading this week (again)! 🙂
Your poetry is artistically intricate and divine. I love it!
Wow, you just made my day, Millie! Thank you very much! This was fun to write as I enjoyed the memories…
Lovely! Such sweet memories.
Thanks, Michelle! They really are!
Full of love! 🙂
Thanks, Nandini! Have a lovely day!
Brings back memories for me too… up in NH when I was very young. Owls at night, squirrels and mice running in the walls, images conjured up to match the sounds. Scary then… makes me laugh to think about it now.
Ah, love your memories, Steve, and it’s funny how we laugh at them now. I was talking to my daughter the other day about this poem and how she was afraid and she just smiled and shook her head. She’s almost 23! 🙂 Thanks for your comment and have a great day!
Good thing Mom knows how to allay the little one’s fears—and save the memories for later songs, too!
xoxo,
K
That’s what Mom’s are for! 🙂 Thanks for catching up, my friend! ♥
Have you ever thought of writing children’s books? I think this would make a good one
I actually have thought of this many years ago, but haven’t thought anymore about it since. I appreciate your encouraging comment, though, and am glad you enjoyed this!
Feels like a lullaby Lauren…wish I cud set it to music and sing it out…
Aww, thanks, Raja, that’s a beautiful comment!
Oh, how sweet, how beautiful, Lauren! One of my favorites of yours. XO ❤
Thanks so much, Diane, it was fun writing and remembering that night, which still remains just as vivid. ♥
STILL love to ride on the carousel!
We’re never too old, Sandy! Thanks for all your visits! I’ll be over your way later, too! Take care!
Lovely poem, Lauren. Well done.
Thanks, Lori! It’s a fun memory, too! 🙂
Lovely Lauren.
Thanks, Don! She is about to turn 23, so these memories go way back. 🙂
I like the flow. It runs, the way a carousel keeps going. Nice job with the ending.
Thanks so much, Diana! I love your perspective, too!
Chk your email. =)
Ok 🙂
Reminds of song “The Circle Game” – Joni Mitchell
That’s a great complement, thanks, Carl!
Love it my friend. ♥
Thanks, Renee! I can still remember this night vividly! 🙂 ♥