Afternoon Zzz's

As I lay resting, soft and low,

Upon this couch of peacefulness

Whose cushions ease this breath to slow,

Calm, heaving sighs of Noon's caress.

It's time for rest, rest soothing rest

It's time for rest, rest pillow-pressed.

My eyelids droop and hands relax

Into that realm of Napper's Pose;

On carefree, lulling, restful tracks

As Morn has passed and Eve draws close

It's time for rest, rest soothing rest

It's time for rest, rest pillow-pressed.

I lie here on a cloud-puff for

The sun is high, my eyes are low,

And dreams come swirling on my shore

Where only dreams can steer and row.

It's time for rest, rest soothing rest

It's time for rest, rest pillow-pressed.

"Good-afternoon," Sleep whispers, sweet,

As drowsy Noontide rushes me

Around this vessel, sailing fleet

The wind is warm and calm the sea.

It's time for rest, rest soothing rest

It's time for rest, rest pillow-pressed. 

                     

               Noontide Rest

                          by Kaitlin Rose