Going To Sleep

Close your eyes and go to sleep God waits for your prayers to keep, As you slumber, dreams you will encumber So, rest with no worries or nightmares to weep. The sandman comes to put sand in your eyes Then sleep and rest, tiredness is your prize, But, first say your prayers, loose all your cares As Angles and dreams above your head flies. There are no monsters underneath your bed So, lay down your precious sleepy head, Cover your form, so you can stay warm As you slide underneath my old bedspread. To my precious sweet child I will now say The sun has slowly drifted away, Now turn off your light, it is now night The sprites and gnomes, are not out to play. Shhhhh! The stars they make not a peep Pillows they now become your sheep, It is now time, to hear an old sleepy rhyme As you close your eyes and fall asleep. Randy L. McClave