Shared Starry Nights

Shared Starry Nights

Shh, softly, softly
my sweet child must sleep
sleep softens his brow
soothes away the day's tumult
crashing, whirling, cyclone

Natural child
smiling, loving, laughter
sweet soft eyes
but sorrow so deep
he's so little, he's so little

Nature made him
to kiss midnight
smile in dark softness
while starry night turns
dance in whirling music

I weep softly
that I must be his jailer
sleep now and sleep alone
when I too, hear the sweet music
of his whirling starry night

From Sing the Sunny Blues available at http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=581580