Goodbye Lullaby

Be it our first dance

And the last

Or just the first of many

Let my words give you courage

In times of doubt

Remember this song

And remember my love

And remember how strong you are

 

Be a star in the universe

Be the light in the world, mine and theirs

May the anthem of compassion

Be the song upon your lips

And the gentle touch of kindness

 Rest always on your fingertips 

 

I can’t forget your smile

So don’t you

And I’ll always hear your laugh so let it ring

Out for all to hear

Stay you

And stay true

Let honesty take you where it may

And the truth

Shall always set you free

 

Let your heart be never full of anger

And let your mind

Gather wisdom

Like pearls up from the sea

Remember me

And love without fear

 

You

Can reach your dreams

But don’t forget to thank all of the me’s

We were there

Along your way

Always there

And even though you couldn’t

We wanted you to stay

 

Let your mouth

Speak only words of meaning

Let your heart

Rest when it grows weary

Of this world

And let it be God

Who shows you the path you are to take

And no one else

For none other knows the way

 

Keep to that path

And keep to Him

And never, ever dare forget

You are strong

But sometimes you’re wrong

Too

 

Letting go of things

You love

Feels like the easy route

But you might find

Some things you let fall away

Were worth the fight

 

So remember

This lullaby of mine

And when the darkness grows

When the shadows close

Think of me

And all the good times

And know

That out there in this whirling world

Of darkness and of tears

Your name

Is whispered in my prayers

 

So I’ll say goodnight

And I’ll say goodbye

And I’ll end this

Lullaby