A Blanket for Archie
Style: Celesta and strings

[Verse 1]
A blanket lies warm and heavy over my lap tonight
Your breathing has slowed to something soft and slight
Somewhere the stars are settling into their place
And you are the whole of my heart, held gentle and right

[Pre-chorus]
The candle has dimmed to a low and golden glow
Every worry of the day has nowhere left to go
So let your small hand rest and let the quiet grow

[Chorus]
Sleep now, Archie, the night is soft and slow
There is nowhere safer than the arms that hold you so
Every star above is watching, keeping careful eye
Rest here, Archie, there is nowhere else to go

[Verse 2]
The wind outside has settled down to barely a hush
No sound left in the whole wide world but your breath
You are held closer than anything I have ever held
And nothing in this quiet room could ever wish you less

[Chorus]
Sleep now, Archie, the night is soft and slow
There is nowhere safer than the arms that hold you so
Every star above is watching, keeping careful eye
Rest here, Archie, there is nowhere else to go

[Bridge]
Whatever comes tomorrow, it can wait outside this door
You are loved beyond the counting, loved down to the core

[Chorus]
Sleep now, Archie, the night is soft and slow
There is nowhere safer than the arms that hold you so
Every star above is watching, keeping careful eye
Rest here, Archie, there is nowhere else to go

[Outro]
The blanket still lies warm across this quiet lap
Sleep well, little one, safe within this last long wrap

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