Hush, little one
Rest back to sleep
Your family is here to keep you safe
Just where we should be
Hush, little one
I know you’re not feeling well
Have some of your medicine
It will work quickly to stop you feeling ill
Hush, little one
I know you were afraid
But it was only a bad dream
Here you will always be safe
Hush, little one
I know that school can be hard
Your teachers are there to help you
When you need them, there they are
Ssshhh, precious child
I know you’ve seen too much
I wish I could erase your memories
And bring you peace with my gentle touch
Ssshhh, precious child
I know your little body hurts
I would give my soul in a heartbeat
To heal the wounds you didn’t deserve
Ssshhh, precious child
I know you long to learn, grow and play
One day there will be more than this for you
I just hope that it doesn’t come too late
Ssshhh, precious child
You don’t deserve this life
I had such big dreams for you
I shall try my hardest to keep them burning bright
by Kayri Shanahan
Educator Hotspot 
This is beautiful Kayri, very sad, yet there is still hope in its underlying meanings.
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Very moving. You probably shed a tear when writing it. Could be made into a children’s book.
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Spot on, Kim. A tear was shed trying to fathom how a parent carries on seeing their child endure such suffering.
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Kayri, this is a touching peace. So many feelings evoked… sad yet hopeful. You are special!
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Very moving! Thank you from the heart of a mother.
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Such a beautiful piece of writing Kayri! This is very moving as a mother myself.
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I was very moved by this poem Kayri. Powerful messages and imagery in the words. The repetition is particularly strong feature.
You should be very proud of this.
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