Hush my child
My tender love
The light is gone
As is your fear
Rest, my babe
My wily woe
Feel the absence
Of light’s harsh gage
You are safe with me
Your mother kind
Who can teach you shadows
Are better than wine
There’s freedom in blackness
And comfort in shadow
That plays on walls
And derelict doors
The walls have sayings
The rafters, gossip
You’ll never be lonely,
My little slip
The wind is gentle
And likes creaky tones
You’ll learn to love
Its syncopated notes
Never mind the basement monsters
They are shy
And fear your stares
Hush my child
My darling babe
Hear my lullaby
Your refuge, our cage
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