Andromeda's Lullaby
Moon-glow lights the sky,
Night songs play soft and low.
Mother's lullaby,
And cricket's bow…
Tow of summer wind,
And call of guiding star:
Listen and begin
To find out who you are.
Sleep, my darling, my joy:
Know that vigil I'll ever keep.
Sleep now, my precious boy,
Oh, my bright one: hush and sleep.
Love's unfailing light
Will guard you on your way:
Adamantine, bright
As the sun's ray…
Grow up safe and strong
And wise, and find your place;
Every note, your song
Is blessed and full of grace…
Sleep, my darling, my joy:
Know that vigil I'll ever keep.
Sleep now, my precious boy,
Oh, my bright one, hush…
Sleep, my darling, my joy:
Know that vigil I'll ever keep.
Sleep now, my precious boy,
Oh, my bright one: hush and sleep…
Oh, my bright one, hush and sleep.
Note on the tune: Only these lyrics are original; the tune they can be sung to is that of Vienna Teng's "Shine", which can be listened to on YouTube.
Author's Note: Feedback (on this and on "Principles of Growth", from it this derives) is insatiably hungered for and immeasurably appreciated. Note also that I am perfectly willing to match review with review of equvalent length/detail: feel free to name the piece.