Sleep Well Tonight (A Lullaby)
Sleep well tonight my darling,
review the things of good.
When you awake each morning
"today" is understood.
Sleep well tonight my darling,
all that exists is now.
When you awake each morning
"today" you can allow.
Sleep well tonight my darling,
all yesterdays are gone.
When you awake each morning
"today" you can move on.
Sleep well tonight my darling,
tomorrow never comes.
When you awake each morning
"today," alone, succumbs.
Sleep well tonight my darling,
sweet dreams you must fulfill.
When you awake each morning
"today" let peace-be-still.
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Submitted on February 05, 2010
Modified on March 05, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | AbAb AcAc AxAx AdAd AeAe |
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Closest metre | Iambic trimeter |
Characters | 529 |
Words | 91 |
Stanzas | 5 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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