I want to sing a lullaby,
and put you to sleep;
tuck you in blankets,
and rock you deep.
I want to kiss your lids,
and hug you close;
tickle you senseless,
and flick your nose.
I want to lie next to you,
and palm your chest;
listen to your breaths,
and never leave this nest.
you are my sweetheart,
you are my dear,
you are the love of my life,
and my little pear.
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don't ever let go of me...
______©VioletEden
19thApril2017
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Vermillion
PoetryI have been surviving the past few years, counting on my hands, the days taking me, to the impending end. I will not. I will not sacrifice my hands anymore for something so sacrilegious. I color my hands with Vermillion, rub the pages of my noteboo...