A delightful bedtime story about the wonders of nature.
As day ends and twilight falls upon the earth if you listen very carefully you can hear the night whisper.
Listen to the night whisper, "Go to sleep golden sun. Move downward into the horizon and let daylight melt into dusk."
Listen to the night whisper, "Go to sleep little flower and close your petals until morning light."
Listen to the night whisper, “Go to sleep little birds. Tuck your heads gently beneath your wings until dawn when you can sing your sweet song.”
Listen to the night whisper to the fish in the ocean,“Go to sleep and float with your eyes wide open.”
Listen to the night whisper, “Go to sleep little bats and owls. But, they do not listen for it is their time to play.”
Listen to the night whisper to the people of the earth, “Go to sleep and refresh yourself for the coming day.”
Listen to the night whisper to the moon, “Rise up and allow your glowing face to light up the dark.”
Listen to the night whisper to the stars, “Decorate the darkness with your dazzling brilliance.”
Each evening as the darkness blankets the horizon if you listen very carefully you can hear the night whisper, “Sweet Dreams, sleep tight.”
Debbie Milam is the author of The Secret to Raising a Happy, Successful Family. A syndicated parenting columnist for United Press International and therapist whose work has been featured in over 300 media outlets including The Miami Herald, Elle, Ladies Home Journal, PBS and The Hallmark Channel.
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Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis
4/9/2008
I very much enjoyed this; it's kin to stories and ideas I share with my six year old daughter. I sense a bit of pantheism at this story's core.
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