#957473 added April 24, 2019 at 6:31pm Restrictions: None
Great-grandpa's chair
creak-thump, creak-thump,
no rockers here,
a green painted chair
on the porch, where
an old man holds a baby
and rocks backâcreak,
then thump back
onto four feet in
broken rhythm.
creak-thump, creak-thump. you're safe, he promises, let your mama sleep
let your daddy sleep.
close your eyes.
cuddle in. I won't let you fall.
your nightmares are shadows and mist.
creak-thump, creak-thump,
in his arms,
baby settles,
eyes wide,
quiet, heavier,
eyes blinking,
melting closer,
eyes shut.
asleep.
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