Small Flame, Sleep Now
Style: Clarinet nightlight

[Verse 1]
A small blue flame is bending low along the hall tonight
Wax gathers soft in little rings around the sleepy light
You breathe so easy, tucked away from any hurry or fright
Nothing but calm is coming near you, nothing but soft and right

[Pre-chorus]
Down every hall the house grows quiet, settling into rest
Warm air is drifting slow across your little rising chest
Close your eyes now, let the hush come find you at its best

[Chorus]
Maurice, the night is holding you the way a hand would hold
Sleep is a blanket wrapping round you, keeping out the cold
Nothing can reach you here, my dear, nothing rough or bold
You are the softest kind of quiet this house has ever told

[Verse 2]
Somewhere a draft goes wandering by but never touches you
The flame leans, dips, and rights itself the way small dreamers do
You are the warmest corner of this house tonight, it's true
Rest now, there's nothing left to chase, nothing to get through

[Bridge]
Let the wick burn low and slower, let the hallway dim
Every quiet corner of this house is holding you within

[Chorus]
Maurice, the night is holding you the way a hand would hold
Sleep is a blanket wrapping round you, keeping out the cold
Nothing can reach you here, my dear, nothing rough or bold
You are the softest kind of quiet this house has ever told

[Outro]
The little flame goes soft and low, then settles into sleep
So close your eyes now, dear Maurice, and let the quiet keep

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