Peaceful Sleep

"Hush little baby, don't
You cry, mommas
Gonna sing you a lullaby.."

As that song rings through
My ears, I remember that
Caring, soft voice that
Sang me to sleep.

That voice left me when
I was young; it left me
Lost and alone; I was
Abandon, to face this
Wicked world by myself.

Now, my dear sweet singer
I have failed you and life;
I hear you sing me to my
Peaceful sleep.

"Hush little baby, just close
Your eyes, mommas right
Here by your side."