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Back, forth

Even the busiest of bees needs to rest after a busy day of being a bee.

By Lark HanshanPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - August 2024
Back, forth
Photo by Joël de Vriend on Unsplash

Settle in, my little sweetheart

Idle your drowsy, sleepy mind

Let me rock you in my arms, back, forth, back, forth

Even the busiest of bees needs to rest after a busy day of being a bee, back, forth

No one will hurt you while I’m here

Close your eyes, sink into the still, back, forth

Etch out your dreams while the firewood warms us till dawn

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About the Creator

Lark Hanshan

A quiet West Coast observer. Writing a sentence onto a blank page and letting what comes next do what it must.

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  • Joshua Riveraabout a year ago

    A tender, soothing lullaby filled with love and protection, creating a peaceful haven for rest and sweet dreams in gentle arms.

  • Antoni De'Leonabout a year ago

    Beautifully written, so soothing.

  • Cindy Calderabout a year ago

    Such a lovely visual is woven by your acrostic poem. Congratulations on your Top Story!

  • B.Me about a year ago

    This takes me back to the loving embrace and essence of my Nan. She embodied that type of warmth and safety 💖

  • Sanjay Upadhyayabout a year ago

    nice one

  • Carol Ann Townendabout a year ago

    This is a gorgeous poem. It sounds like me when I'm rocking a baby to sleep.

  • Paul Stewartabout a year ago

    Well this is beautiful. Loved this so much and can see why it got Top Story. Also...wasn't subscribed, but I am now. Well done!

  • Hannah Mooreabout a year ago

    Oh, we all need to be right there sometimes.

  • Dr. J.S. VIRKabout a year ago

    This is awesome! Congratulations on your top story

  • Margaret Brennanabout a year ago

    congratulations on TS. love this one.

  • Congratulations on Top Story! I love your first name, btw:)

  • Matthew J. Frommabout a year ago

    Great take on the calming moments of silence. Well deserved top story

  • Heather Hublerabout a year ago

    Aww, reminds me of all the nights my grandma used to rock me to sleep. Loved this!!

  • Testabout a year ago

    Beautiful poem.

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