"Carmen's Lullaby"

"Carmen's Lullaby"

It's getting late, sweet child,
and the stars are back again.
The moon's climbed high into the sky.
There are whispers on the wind.
Your eyes are getting heavy.
I watch you sneak a yawn.
Tired from a day of fun and play-
but so eager for the dawn.

Now I'll sit here and rock you
like a boat on gentle waves.
To lands of dreams on soft moon beams,
you quietly slip away.
I can't help but wonder,
if in another life,
you found this place, sweet dream's embrace.
Did it hide you from the strife?


Sitting in the silence,
I watch every breath you take.
I think of how I'm with you now;
fate doesn't make mistakes.
Times of tears and worries,
are just fading memories-
now chased away by cloudless days
and nighttime serenity.

We've scared away the monsters.
The nightmares are no more.
So sleep sweet child, just for a while
for you've so much joy in store.
Everyday you're growing
as weeks and months fly by.
No need to run- life's just begun.
There's a rainbow in your sky.

If someday you're lonely-
you've forgotten how to dream,
Think of this song and hum along;
it may help you find your wings.
It's getting late, sweet child.
It's time for me to go.
Don't fear, sweet friend; we'll meet again,
and you know I love you so.

-Jason: October '07