Lullaby (On A Dark Night)

Sleep, my child

Though darkness holds you near

Dreams take flight 

To guide you far from here

Moon is high,

Though her shining face is veiled

Do not cry,

Her light will never fail

On a night hung with shadows

While the wind howled in grief

A mother rocked her newborn

Gently into sleep

As her life bloomed red on white sheets

She kissed her last goodbye; and

Melted into darkness —

Baby, don’t you cry

Sleep, my child

Your mother holds you near

Whispered words 

Only you can hear —

Though far away
My light shines through the veil
Hear me now,
My love will never fail