Cotton in the Dark Air
Style: Rain and piano

[Verse 1]
White cotton lifts so softly by the open window pane
Drifting like a breath that hums a slow and easy strain
You are curled up warm beneath the quilt I tucked in tight
Safe inside this small and steady corner of the night

[Chorus]
Khadija, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you near
Sleep is coming gently, there is nothing left to fear
Khadija, I am watching, so you never have to try
Rest inside the calm we're keeping, you and I

[Verse 2]
Somewhere past the curtain, a quiet rain begins to fall
Soft against the window, soft against the darkened wall
You are breathing slower now, sinking deeper into rest
Wrapped in every bit of love that fills this little nest

[Pre-chorus]
Hush now, little one, the whole wide world can wait till morning
Nothing needs your worry while the stars are gently forming
Let the hours drift like cotton, soft and slow and warm and turning

[Chorus]
Khadija, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you near
Sleep is coming gently, there is nothing left to fear
Khadija, I am watching, so you never have to try
Rest inside the calm we're keeping, you and I

[Bridge]
Even when the wind moves through and stirs the fabric white
You are held so closely, safer than the quiet night
Nothing in the dark can touch the warmth you carry here

[Chorus]
Khadija, close your eyes now, let the evening hold you near
Sleep is coming gently, there is nothing left to fear
Khadija, I am watching, so you never have to try
Rest inside the calm we're keeping, you and I

[Outro]
Somewhere still the cotton lifts, so soft against the pane
Sleep now, little dreamer, I will keep you safe again

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