Sweet Dream

The stars twirl and twinkle overhead.
She wonders what they are.
A slow lullaby reminds her
That it doesn't matter

As she falls asleep.
She dreams of cotton candy skies
And chocolate covered rainbows.
Sweet dreams...

Perched swallows sing, each to each.
And they all sing for her.
Their song reminds her of mother's.

She wonders where mother will get them:
The mockingbirds and diamond rings,
And thinks about how she'd like a swallow.

'Why are you singing, swallows?'
'Because we're happy! Because we're happy!'

'Why are you happy, swallows?'
'Because you are here! Because you are here!'

'Your song makes me very happy.'
'Sing with us! Sing with us!'
'But I do not know how...'

Blue eyes squint at the sun outside.
She wonders where the swallows have gone.
Mother's voice reminds her
That it doesn't matter.