Lullaby For Laura Poem by Chris Embrick

While my heart alone with sorrow
I wrote this lullaby for Laura.

Laura, Laura sweetest dove
You've never once wasted love
No greater love than yours and mine
We'll meet again somewhere in time
Where flowers smell of myrrh and cloves
I'll meet you there my fairest rose
Don't be afraid my gentle dove
Dream softly now, sweet dreams of love.

Rest my love in peaceful sleep
I'll soon enough have time to weep
But for now I must be strong
Guide my Laura gently home
In my voice restrain my sorrow
As I sing these words to Laura.

Laura, Laura sweetest dove
You've never once wasted love
No greater love than yours and mine
We'll meet again somewhere in time
Where flowers smell like myrrh and cloves
I'll meet you there my fairest rose
Don't be afraid my gentle dove
Dream softly now, sweet dreams of love.

Her hand I'll hold with tenderness
Leave on her cheek one final kiss
Watch her smile one last time
Save the memories, love sublime
It's only when she's gone I'll cry
And sing again, this lullaby.

Laura, Laura sweetest dove
You've never once wasted love
No greater love than yours and mine
We'll meet again somewhere in time
Where flowers smell like myrrh and cloves
I'll meet you there my fairest rose
Don't be afraid, my gentle dove
Dream softly now, sweet dreams of love
Dream softly now, sweet dreams of love.