A Long Kiss Goodnight

"A Long Kiss Goodnight"

Sing, sing,

Of an honest night,

Of all that blossoms before my eyes,

May it never wilt or wither--

A gentle devotion

To wake and take me higher

When all else is silent

A long kiss goodnight--

Sleep is vain without it

Sing, sweetly,

A lullaby,

For all who hear the crying tide,

May it never tilt or tear--

A gentle devotion

To shake and make me inspired

When all else is silent

Along kiss goodnight--

Sleep is vain without it

So long,

Just for a while,

Very soon the sun shall rise,

May it never forsake us--

A gentle devotion

To wake and make me wiser

While nothing is silent

A long kiss goodnight--

Sleep is vain without it