Lullaby...

I wrote this for you in the summer of 2000. You were four years old and living with your mother and me.

Your Mom and I both needed a new start. You were living with your Mom in Shreveport and I was living with Grandma Jenny in Houston. We decided to meet in the middle and moved to a small town in East Texas.

We'd been there for nearly two months when I was struck one night by how happy it made me to have you in my life. Your gorgeous smile every morning brightened my day more than any ten suns. Kissing you goodnight did more to ensure I had sweet dreams than anything ever had before. Spending time with your Mom was second only to spending time with you.

That summer was truly the best summer of my life and I wouldn't change one instant of it. And when I'm sad or lonely I just think back to the times I tiptoed into your room and watched you sleep.

May you always have the sweetest of dreams, Danye. I love you more than words can ever express!



Lullaby

The sun has gone to rest its weary head
It’s time for all good children to be in bed
Close your eyes and I’ll tuck you in
Dream sweet dreams til the sun is up again

Go to sleep, Little One, til the morning is here
Go to sleep, Little One, I will always be near

The night has come and brought the moon
And the twinkling stars will follow soon
I’ll sing to you this sweet lullaby
So sleep til morning lights the sky

Dream for me, Little One, til the morning is here
Dream for me, Little One, I will always be near

Your eyes are heavy, but your heart is light
The angels watch over you through the night
To keep you safe from woe and sorrow
Til I see you again tomorrow

Sleep and dream, Little One, til the morning is here
Sleep and dream, Little One, I will always be near