I am humming a lullaby
hoping my ego will fall asleep
sensing how tired she must be
Not just nap time,
but a long, wary sleep
breathing heat but no flames
I’ll check on her with regularity
for we are bound by birth
I have an unreserved love
for my companion -
feeling if she is able to rest
I, too, will be at peace
Of course, she may be startled
awake by the world knocking about
but by now I’ve learned which
lullabies may soothe her
—Kathleen Burke
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