This is where it all started in 2013 when I was pregnant with Hattie. I wrote her a lullaby I could sing to her…then turned it into a poem that I eventually wanted to make into a book….
But, then it sat unpublished and unillustrated for the better part of a decade!!!
Thanks to all my amazing supporters it’s now finished and SELLING!
So you say you can’t sleep,
can’t turn over,
rest your cheek
against the pillow and just close your eyes
It’s unfair, you don’t know
what you’re missing if you go
but you’re missing so much more if you don’t.
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Sleep my dear and you will see
When we sleep our minds are free
To do and be whatever our hearts desire
Grow some wings and soar the sky
Know just what if feels to fly
With birds alike you’ll rest high on a wire
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Lead a fleet of pirate hands
Coast around from land to land
Find new treasure every time you sail
Then dive below the deep blue sea,
Swim with mermaids wild and free
Push the limits of your new fishy tail
—-
Leave behind the wild life,
Jump on stage with big bright lights
And sing aloud to adoring fans
why not drive in a big race
Go real fast to win first place
Then wave to all your friends up in the stands
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Get in the game with pro athletes
See how fast you move your feet
And put all of your new skills to the test
For when you sleep your mind is free
To run and play and do and see
All the while your body is at rest
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Sleep my dear so you will see
That all the things you wish to be
Are right behind the sleep you want to fight…
Close your eyes, dream for me
Know I love you endlessly
And see the world you’ll only see at night!
