The chair rocked gently to and fro
The rhythm hypnotic and
calm,
She gazed at the children playing below
‘Neath the swaying fronds of
palm.
Long lashes fringed their big round eyes
Their soft cheeks
flushed rosy red,
The wind sang with their happy cries
Some chased and the
others fled.
The children gleefully frolicked about
In their carefree
children’s way,
Their mother’s watchful eye left no doubt
All was secure
and safe and okay.
Their sturdy little legs ran sure and swift
Their laughter rang
through the air,
The sound gave her spirit a joyous lift
And she rocked in
the old rocking chair.
Run and laugh, my darlings, prayed she
Enjoy happiness each day
of your life,
May the sun always shine brightly on thee
May you never know
illness or strife.
Delight in time spent with those you love
Cherish all that’s
authentic and true,
Each moment a genuine gift from Above
It’s their love
that will see you through.
May the simple joy and laughter you feel
Keep your hearts warm
forever more,
Keep your life on a steady and even keel
No matter what the
future may hold in store.
Let the wisdom of Torah guide your way,
As you navigate life’s
winding road,
Know Hashem walks beside you every day
He will help you
shoulder your load.
She eased herself up from the old rocking chair
Hand on the
babe growing ‘neath her heart,
Her thoughts on the children playing out
there
And the one whose life had yet to start.
Watch over them, Aibishter, as only You can
Be my eyes
when I am not there to see
We are mere mortals, children of man
You are
here now and always will be.