MWAH Day 27: Soothe

​Song: Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
Artist: Billy Joel
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Is there anything more soothing than a lullabye? I did a lot of crying after Ryan died, as I rocked in his room, arms empty, wishing I had him there to sing to. I couldn't sing anything for weeks after he died without crying. I think I've mentioned before that I had imagined so many times, the joy I would get from soothing my little one to sleep with my voice. A joy that I am so lucky has been realized with Brayden. Those kinds of "full circle" moments have been such a blessing for me. There have been quite a few times where only some gentle singing would get Brayden to sleep or calm himself. And it's every bit as wonderful as I imagined it to be. 

Sidenote: If not other songs on this playlist have brought tears to your eyes, I think this one might do it. Every. Single. Time I listen to it I get all misty-eyed. That's Billy Joel's way.

Lyrics:
Goodnight, my angel
Time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day
I think I know what you've been asking me
I think you know what I've been trying to say
I promised I would never leave you
And you should always know
Wherever you may go
No matter where you are
I never will be far away

Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to sleep
And still so many things I want to say
Remember all the songs you sang for me
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
And like a boat out on the ocean
I'm rocking you to sleep
The water's dark
And deep inside this ancient heart
You'll always be a part of me

Goodnight, my angel
Now it's time to dream
And dream how wonderful your life will be
Someday your child may cry
And if you sing this lullabye
Then in your heart
There will always be a part of me

Someday we'll all be gone
But lullabyes go on and on...
They never die
That's how you
And I will be