Rest Now, Esme
Style: Gentle acoustic

[Verse 1]
The oars are resting quiet against the wooden side
Their long day of rowing has softly drifted through
Everything that moved today has settled now and sighed
And I am here beside you, holding on to you

[Pre-chorus]
The water outside has stilled to glass and grey
Your breathing is slowing, matching the fading light
Close your eyes now and drift away

[Chorus]
Sleep now, Esme, the night is soft and safe
Nothing can reach you while I hold you near
Wherever you drift to, Esme, you're never out of place
You are so loved, Esme, you have nothing here to fear

[Verse 2]
The hull holds its stillness like a hand around a flame
Every creak has quieted, every ripple gone to rest
I will stay right here and watch you until sleep came
With you tucked in safely, you are held, you are blessed

[Pre-chorus]
The water outside has stilled to glass and grey
Your breathing is slowing, matching the fading light
Close your eyes now and drift away

[Chorus]
Sleep now, Esme, the night is soft and safe
Nothing can reach you while I hold you near
Wherever you drift to, Esme, you're never out of place
You are so loved, Esme, you have nothing here to fear

[Bridge]
Whatever the morning brings, you will not face it alone
Tonight the whole wide world can wait outside the door

[Chorus]
Sleep now, Esme, the night is soft and safe
Nothing can reach you while I hold you near
Wherever you drift to, Esme, you're never out of place
You are so loved, Esme, you have nothing here to fear

[Outro]
The oars can rest now, quiet against the side
And you can rest now too, my love, and gently close your eyes

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