Unwritten Lullaby Poem by Shankaran Kutty

(A Lullaby written 12 years too late, my younger one is now 12 years old! !)

Hush, the wind that blows in from the East
Hush, the birds that flock in to feast
Hush, the waves from the oceans deep
Hush for my little one is going to sleep

Sleep well my darling, my little angel
Sleep, in your dreams let good thoughts dwell
Do not cry for your daddy is here
When Daddy is around, what do you fear?

For the reason for our being, look no further
Apple in the eye for me and your mother
We laugh with you, but can’t see you cry
The meaning of life, for your mommy and I

Daddy wants to see this tender skin glow
Each day I watch these tiny hands grow
You came to us, after a mighty struggle
So come to me darling, to Daddy snuggle

Whole day I can watch your toothless smile
Stay away I can’t, even for a while
Mommy’s love and Daddy’s pride
We want you always by our side

The sparkling eyes and silky hair
The rosy lips and cheeks so fair
The speck of white, your first milk tooth
Tiny toes and skin so smooth

I can sit and watch all day and night
Pick you up and hold you tight
And when on your cheeks give a loving kiss
I feel the Lord by my side, heavenly bliss

For all our prayers you are the boon
You came into our lives not a minute too soon
You are the sun, our lives the earth
You fill our lives with joy and mirth

A thousand stories I have to say
A thousand prayers to show you the way
You are the dreams that I daily weave
A gift from the Gods, I do believe

A billion stars have lit up the night
So my angel can sleep without any fright
The moon is full, spreading its glow
Gently O gently, does the sea breeze blow

Even the breeze seems to sing you a song
So sleep well my dear, sleep so long
As those little fingers around my finger curl
You fill me with bliss, daddy’s little girl

Night has lost its youth, so gently sleep
These days are the memories for my life to keep
Softly I hold you close to my chest
And sing songs for you that you like best

It is when you sleep, you grow to be wise
So time my dear to close those sleepy eyes
Sleep now, the night is peaceful and calm
Daddy will hold you in his loving arm

May you grow up my little one
Healthy and wise and have all the fun
To a million faces may you bring cheer
And speak only truth without any fear

The flowers in the garden does gently sway
As if they wave, to keep bad spirits away
Hey naughty cat, don’t shed your fur
My sweet is sleeping, do not stir

A healthy life, may the Almighty give
For a hundred years, on this earth you live
Remember, long after I am gone
I will be remembered as of me you were born

So as the stars do twinkle bright
These little eyelids, close them tight
As the Golden Sun will lead the way
Wake up tomorrow for another bright day.

Hush, the wind that blows in from the East
Hush, the birds that flock in to feast
Hush, the waves from the oceans deep
Hush for my little one is going to sleep