John Fuller Poetry

John Fuller is an English poet and author. He has also written for children and worked as an editor. Throughout his life, he’s written almost 50 books and several collections of poetry. He won the Newdigate Prize when he was only twenty-three years old.

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Lullaby

‘Lullaby’ by John Fuller is a sweet and beautiful cradle song. This poem features a baby’s innocent image by contrasting it with the external ambiance.

John Fuller's poetry is known for its careful structure and emotional warmth, often capturing themes of family and protection. In ‘Lullaby,’ he presents a tender image of a parent soothing their child to sleep, creating a comforting moment where the home feels like a safe haven. This poem is one of his more celebrated works, especially for its gentle portrayal of parental love and the peaceful, secure world it promises the child.

Sleep little baby, clean as a nut,
Your fingers uncurl and your eyes are shut.
Your life was ours, which is with you.
Go on your journey. We go too.

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