A Lullaby for Him Who Had Given His All

Sleep, darling, sleep
Your eyes have bags underneath
Your hair's a mess
Remember that you have a voice to keep well

Sleep, darling, sleep
Dream a little dream of anything you love
Bring yourself to a wonderland
Where all of this is easier

Tomorrow I won't be there to find
But the sun will welcome you to a brand new day
Tomorrow I won't be there to see
The wind blows and hugs and holds you dear

If I could be her,
And I know that you wish I were her
I would greet you at mornings with a glass of milk
Because I know how you hate coffee

If I could be her,
And I know that you wish I were her,
I would smile at you in my best dresses
Because I know you deserve no less

But I'm not her,
And as much as I want to be,
I couldn't.

So sleep, darling, sleep
Bring yourself to a wonderland
Where I could really be her
And adore you as you please

Sleep, darling, sleep

[created around Feb-May 2013]