A Blanket for Ivy
Style: Cello cradle

[Verse 1]
Here is a blanket to settle across your small lap
softer than moonlight and warm as a nap
let every worry unwind and go quiet and still
nothing can reach you, and nothing else will

[Pre-chorus]
Close your eyes slowly, the day has grown kind
leave all its noise and its hurry behind
sleep is a hand that will carry you far

[Chorus]
Ivy, my Ivy, the dark is a friend
hush now, my Ivy, the day has its end
you are the warmth that this whole house holds tight
Ivy, sleep easy, I'm here through the night

[Verse 2]
Tucked in so gently, you're held like a secret
small hands, small breaths, and a heart you can keep it
folded up softly, the way that love should
safe as a promise that's finally understood

[Chorus]
Ivy, my Ivy, the dark is a friend
hush now, my Ivy, the day has its end
you are the warmth that this whole house holds tight
Ivy, sleep easy, I'm here through the night

[Bridge]
Nothing can take you from this quiet place
only the stars keep watch on your face
rest now, you're wanted, however long the night is

[Chorus]
Ivy, my Ivy, the dark is a friend
hush now, my Ivy, the day has its end
you are the warmth that this whole house holds tight
Ivy, sleep easy, I'm here through the night

[Outro]
Sleep now, the blanket still rests on my lap
holding the warmth of your slow, easy nap

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