Softly, Sleep Poem by S.C. Ouel

Let the darkness, sweet and mild,
Rock you like a little child.
Let the black and velvet sky
Sing you a soft lullaby.
Let the loving breeze, like lace,
Wrap you in it's sweet embrace.
Let the moon, as soft as milk,
Cover you in priceless silk.
Let the stars up where they lay
Make you forget the pain of day.
Let the crickets, where they leer,
Wipe away your every tear.
Let the night, with shining knife,
Cut you loose from daytime strife.
Let yourself surrender to the night.
Just give in, don't try to fight.
Let go the daylight, bright and glaring,
Which left you broken and despairing.
Let the night take you to keep.
Lie down softly; softly sleep.