Lullaby

You’re worth more

than this organ trapped in my chest

whose voice no longer sings

of grand escapades throughout the stars

and prismatic bubbles

whose skin,

feeble but mystical,

illuminated your eyes

with unadulterated bliss.

Those eyes,

now saggy and tired,

will witness the birth

of a truly breathtaking star.

A star who will partake

upon a journey

to navigate the universe.

A star whose curiosity

unlimitedly expands,

and gruff asteroids

and silky moons

will treasure your innocence.

But its time

to swim amongst the cosmos.

Your eyelids speckled with iridescent stars

so everybody knows you are coming home.

I have to leave now,

I’ll be off on my own mission

trying to find the strength

to tell you

that I’ll see you tomorrow.