Hush-a-by baby, do not fear,
Sleep little one, mama is here.

Velvet is the gentle night,
In the dark, the stars gleam;
The Moon with her silver light,
Will bring you a lovely dream.

Hush-a-by baby, dry that tear,
Sleep little one, mama is here.

Do not rustle loudly in the trees,
Nor through the leaves sweep;
Dear wind, be a gentle breeze,
Till my little one falls asleep.

Hush-a-by baby, do not peer,
Sleep little one, mama is here.

Gently the cradle, I do rock, 
Softly letting it swing;
Unmindful of moving clock, 
Sleep, 'til morning bells ring.

Hush-a-by baby, this song do hear,
Sleep little one, mama is here.

Hush  you, owl on the tree,
Crickets, chirp softly, please;
My baby sleeps, let her be,
Nestled in dreams and ease

Hush-a-by baby, hush-a-by dear,
Sleep little one, mama is here.

Written for Week 9 (March 1, 2020) Poem-a-Week challenge where one had to write an original lullaby. I am late, but then, it is better late than never 😊