Sleep, the kind healer of my soul,

forgiver of the day’s defects,

who banishes anxiety that stole

my peace of mind, my hope, my self-respect;

who brings oblivion to a troubled mind

for welcome hours until a better dawn

brings new perspectives, leaving fears behind,

and darkness, real and feared are gone.

Sleep is a lover who holds, caresses, cares,

embracing joy or doubt, smiles or tears,

who guards the loved one, protects with prayers

for happier tomorrows; and stays till day appears.

Welcome sleep my love, she heals, restores, makes strong;

and sleep with me, then sweeter sleep to us belongs.