A Lullaby

As you sleep,

My heart leaps

Down deep,

Love you in heaps.

Life is a rough road

Be strong to carry payloads

Never mind the goads

For now, rest in my arms - your pod

Bend to the gods

Not to any lords

But remember to nod

For you'll be spared the rod

Know the norms

Ignore the worms

Come into your own form

Live life on your terms

When will you grow

Wrinkles line my brow

My feet a little slow

My breath a rasping blow

Time so long

For you to grow strong

Till then I'll come along

Whispering a life song

Sleep a while more

With a soft snore

Save your innocent core

Till it's time to come to the fore.