A Hallowed Night

Deep, deep, deeper,
We plant our feet inside,
Sleep, sleep, sleep, dear,
Close your mind off to the night.

Don't heed the whispered warnings,
That tread along the wind.
Nor the cricking flutterings,
Or the eyes that grin.

Turn over, over, over,
Away from dreaded creaks.
Avert your eyes, my darling,
Don't dare to take a peek.

Now listen to my soothing,
For I do not lead astray.
For I've no fear of losing,
My sanity in pay.

Hush, hush, hush, now,
The demons press their grasp.
Pulling darkness on you,
On your heart for your last gasp.

But so deep your feet are planted,
The feet, that is, the heart.
Standing over the soul enchanted,
As a constant, beating guard.

And so I'm here, to give my aid,
To comfort that strong guard.
To not give your soul away,
To keep your life unclawed.

So sleep, sleep, sleep dear,
Allow your mind to rest.
Deep, deep, deeper,
Is the beating in your chest.

A fallen foe is rising,
Pressing its darkness,
But a hallowed friend is watching,
Defending your presence.