LULLABY

I’ve said what I had to say

As melodiously as it was given to me.

I’ve said what I had to say

As far down as I could go.

                                              I’ve been everywhere

I’ve wanted to but Jerusalem,

Which doesn’t exist, so I guess it’s time to depart,

Time to go,

Time to meet those you’ve never met,

                                                                  time to say goodnight.

Grant us silence, grant us no reply,

Grant us shadows and their cohorts

                                                               stealth across the sky.