Lullaby
“I rocked my feverish child quietly in my arms and softly sang to him his favorite lullaby. As I sang, I thought of dreams from years gone by.
I recently realized full maturation in my singing voice. Well into my 30’s, the richness and strength of my voice has thrilled me – yet the only ones who ever seem to hear my gift are my little ones when I sing to them at night. I have thought what a shame it is that I am not able to share more with those around me. During my teens I dreamed of singing in the great concert halls and theatres of the world. I spent years developing my talents in musical theatre and worked with some of the best directors, conductors, and musicians in my sphere.
As I have wondered at the irony of my family being the only ones to hear my voice (I do occasionally sing in church) I have come to the belief that maybe the reason I was given this gift of song was simply for and in behalf of my babies. I have used music to calm a frightened child, soothe my babies when they are crying and bring the Spirit of God into my home. My children have developed a deep love for music and I often have observed my toddlers singing to their dolls….”
Jenny Hatch