Wax and Wick
Style: Humming choir

[Verse 1]
The candle burns so low and slow beside your wooden bed
And wax runs down in quiet rivers, soft and warm and unhurried
I watch the small flame settle gentle on its cotton seat
And know that even shadows love the ground beneath your feet

[Pre-chorus]
The wick holds one small light against the dark and wide unknown
And so my arms will hold you closer than I've ever shown
So drift now while the whole wide house breathes slow around your bones

[Chorus]
Pete, my darling, close your eyes and let the night be sweet
Nothing in this quiet room could ever make you fret
Every star tonight has come so we could softly meet
Sleep now, little Pete, your whole world safe and warm and set

[Verse 2]
The flame leans toward you like it wants to learn your name
And every little flicker seems to hum a soft refrain
No storm nor sound tonight will dare to reach this gentle street
Only warmth and hush and you, curled up so safe and sweet

[Bridge]
Rest now, let the wax pool slow, let every worry drop away
There's nothing you must carry now until the break of day

[Chorus]
Pete, my darling, close your eyes and let the night be sweet
Nothing in this quiet room could ever make you fret
Every star tonight has come so we could softly meet
Sleep now, little Pete, your whole world safe and warm and set

[Outro]
The candle dims to nothing but the room stays soft and bright
Sleep on, my Pete, held warm and close and whole tonight

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