catapult magazine

Naomi’s Winter Lullaby

by Michelle Julianne Gallagher

I’m holding on to you,
Little one,
You sit just right with me.
Your head is on my chest,
Little one,
I can feel you breathe.

Little child, stay with me
I’ll sing you old songs and new songs.
Stay with me and when you go
Stay inside, stay inside, my love.

The snow, it falls outside,
Little one,
And covers all the trees.
It’s so beautiful,
Little one,
When you’re warm like you and me.

The winter winds will blow,
Little one,
And rage so violently.
Hear the voice of Christ,
Little one,
He’s singing over thee.

Little child, stay with me
I’ll sing you old songs and new songs.
Stay with me and when you go
Stay inside, stay inside, my love.