Close your eyes, my sweet,
And hug your pillow close, pretending
In your dreams that we might meet,
Knowing that tonight there is no ending
Of all my love for you.

Close your eyes, my love,
And smile for me while you are dreaming;
Smile because the stars above
Are shining on us both together, seeming
To share their love as we do.

Close your eyes, my princess,
For though I’m gone, my love will stay
Forever with your heart, no less
Than that I treasure most through every day:
I love you through and through.

                            August 1979