Child's Cry
The night dives into darkness
Cold wind sends shivers down her spine
Inhaling the scent of loneliness
A curled up figure lies in her bed
Seeking warmth and protection
Escape from her own head
Wailing for the comfort of sleep
Ghosts haunt her pretty mind
Claiming her for keep
The burning in her throat grows
As she screams unheard
Fights the sting
That comes with tears unseen
She longs for your cool touch
Against her burning skin
Her ears ache to hear you sing
A heart thumps in her ribcage
Desiring to feel yours
And let the smoothing beat steady hers
Oh dear mother can't you hear
This painful cry
From the heart of a child
Stroke my hair with your love
Sing to me a lullaby
Hold me tight until I sleep
Please stay at least till I'm asleep
Oh dear mother can't you hear
This soulful cry
From the heart of your child
