Lady of the Night

I sleep tonight with my worries I lay to rest my head And close my eyes to the world. Let no man make me rise, For when I rise I bring my troubles— The weight of the world is on my shoulders. Let me lay myself to sleep, So my problems take a pause. I have tilled the soil today, I have walked into the sun, And when the heat had roasted me, I had walked the extra mile. Gentle lady, silent one, You have tonight again. Do you provide me your night light, dear Selene? Gentle lady, pale-faced, What story do you tell tonight? Tell me tales of the free in mind, Tell me legends of peace of mind. Talk not of tales heavy, ’Cause I sleep tonight with many worries. Lady of the night, bless me As I close my eyes, so we may meet With fewer troubles. Shine the radiant beams down on me, As your beauty lights the void. Gentle lady, silver one, Let's meet again with fewer worries, And let me wake to a lighter dawn.