Rest easy little cherub 
now day’s busy work is done
and weary tiredness overtakes you
at time of setting sun

when angelic peace comes at last
to your adored and relaxed face
your long soft lashes upon your cheeks
a picture of beauty of grace

as your breathing calms and settles
to the rhythmic patterns of sleep
your flickering eyes and twitching hands 
tell of happy dreams so deep

what is it you dream of?
repeating the days play?
of parents love, of sister?
good things only I dare say

sleep calm and in comfort
your next best day yet to come
your time at rest is precious
my small and lovely one

it’s the same for mum and dad
the quiet of the night
is also the time for peacefulness
and short time of respite

before another day of fun begins
of looking, touch, smell and taste
of learning from tears and joy
no exploration gone to waste

so wake up at days dawning
brighten up the skies
play away the morning 
give more pleasure to our lives