To my children

This is from an old chemistry exercise book. Circa 2002. One rainy night I had recited this to my child. I am sure I had quoted wrong. I am equally sure my child had written wrong, too. However, I give it here straight from the chemistry copy. Apologies for not making corrections.


This song of mine will wind its music around you,my child,
Like the fond arms of love.
The song of mine will touch your forehead like a kiss of blessing.
When you are alone it will sit by your side and whisper in your ear,
When you are in a crowd it will fence you about with aloofness.
My song will be like a pair of wings to your dreams,
It will transport your heart to the world of the unknown.
It will be like the faithful star overhead
When dark night is over your road.
My song will sit in the pupils of your eyes,
And will carry your sight into the heart of things.
And when my voice is silenced in death,
My song will speak in your living heart.


Somehow, life has a way of not going according to plan.........

Goodnight my angel, now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an Emerald Bay
And like a boat out on the ocean I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark and deep inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me



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