Soot and Embers
Style: Celesta and strings

[Verse 1]
The grate breathes low while the fire settles into rest
Soot slides so slow down the brick like a sigh let go
You are the warmth that this whole house holds gentlest
Caitlin, my love, there is nowhere safer to grow

[Pre-chorus]
Outside the dark is only dark, it cannot come in here
Every small sound turns to hush when it finds your bed
Close your eyes now, there is nothing left to fear

[Chorus]
Caitlin, Caitlin, sleep is soft and it is yours tonight
Rest inside the quiet that has been kept for you
Nothing in this house will dim your gentle light
Caitlin, drift away now, let the whole night through

[Verse 2]
The embers glow so dim behind the little metal bars
Watching over you the way that soft light always can
You are held here closer than the closest of the stars
Small and warm and certain as this quiet, steady plan

[Bridge]
Let the grey smoke curl and rise and fade to nothing much
Let it carry off the day and leave you only touch

[Chorus]
Caitlin, Caitlin, sleep is soft and it is yours tonight
Rest inside the quiet that has been kept for you
Nothing in this house will dim your gentle light
Caitlin, drift away now, let the whole night through

[Outro]
The bricks stay warm long after the fire has burned down low
Sleep now, Caitlin, you are safe, and safe you'll always go

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