Let Her Sleep

Hush … you’ll awaken the little girl
dancing on dad’s shoes
blues harp echoing in the distance
oh … how we miss you!

Scented summer air by sedge
lingering, sweet cut meadow grass

Dad ... walks the pathway
and little child is at best
with wonderful odors of paint
from da’s artist hands
__to replenish the 3 year old … proud

And when the sun did hide
it was his strong heart
to guide through the dark
onto brighter sides

Please, tell her a fairy tale
of magical, long green cats
until we wash away, far away
into sleep by your side
oh dear da,
your child hides well the tears, a rolling
that need you pat dry

So let little girl sleep
by his side, in her mind
till last light of day
bids the lingering child
into motionless tides
be kind … and hush

Let her sleep.