''As I Lay''

              “As i lay”

Now I lay me down,

to this sleep,

My soul o’god,

I ask of you to keep,

All weary and torn,

Tendered and tired,

This prayer I say,

For you,

I am inspired.

Ensure this slumber,

Which we embark on this night,

May we meet,

with no dourest,

I gave way this day,

To the sorrowed heart,

Through your eyes,

I feel done my best.

And now that I have awaken,

With care from above,

To such a glorious new beginning,

Absorbing for a moment,

The sight of you sleeping,

Was that of a lottery winning.  

Out with the empty,

Old cup of night,

Replenished with a full cup of day,

 Brand new,

Another dawn,

Will soon fall upon

And its full beauty,

I have reserved,

 Just for you.

        Jim

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