He calmly sleeps in silence,
Nothing can be heard..
This child who smiles in front of all
Is very much disturbed.

He hopes for all the best,
And then he rests his head,
So tired of the pain he gets
When he sleeps in his bed.

He wishes for the day to come
Where he can rest assured.
He wishes for a normal life,
Of which he's not endured.

I watch him sleep sometimes..
Protecting him with care.
He'll never understand how much
I do for him by being there.

So I'll watch over him,
Right now so he may sleep.
But pray he doesn't turn,
For then he'll dream too deep.

And I can't save him then,
From his mind in painful screams..
For then his mind is lost inside
The nightmares of his dreams.

I fear that he is losing time,
Sleeping in his bed..
Maybe I should wake him,
He's fighting in his head.

The pain has got to end,
He's crying, sobbing, fighting fate,
I'm hoping that he pulls through
Before it is too late.

Am I the only one
That's there when he's in pain?
I wish to rest myself,
But I won't leave him in vain.

He's too weak on his own,
Someone has to care..
And 'til the day he's strong enough,
I will always be there.

I'll watch him sleep tonight..
He's dreaming much too deep.
The nightmares of his dreams
Are starting an outwardly seep..

So rest easy my child,
I won't let you die.
Breathe.. I'm here for you.
There's no need to cry..