Nature's Magic

Nature's Magic

Mummy I am frightened now the nights are getting long,

the sun goes to bed before me,

I can't hear the blackbird's evening song.

The darkness creeps into my room

and casts it's cloak round me,

it makes me dream of monsters and 

scary creatures I can't see. 

Don't be frightened little one,

don't worry your wee head.

Nature's magic is at work while

 you are in your bed.

Though hidden it's your friend the Sun

that gives Moon it's silver glow,

suspended high with twinkling stars 

it looks wondrous from below. 

I promise you no monsters or scary

creatures are lurking out of sight,

only animals that much prefer to

roam about at night. 

Blackbird isn't singing as he's in bed

just like you, 

but listen carefully my precious and

you'll hear a distant twit and an answering twoo. 

Tawny Owl is focused as he hunts

in silent flight.

He looks mysterious and ghost-like

caught in the lunar light. 

So rest your head and close your eyes,

don't let fear stay.

And as you dream so peacefully

night will turn to day. 

Mummy I don't think I am frightened now, 

still I don't want to sleep.

Please let me slip my hand in yours

so at Nature's magic we can peep.