I am afraid to sleep tonight.
(now i lay me down to weep)
I am afraid of darkest blight.
(i pray the Lord my soul to keep)
I feel the hate of manic zeal.
(if i should die before i wake)
I hate to know that it is real.
(i pray the Lord my soul to take)

I want to see the world tomorrow.
(now i lay me down to hope)
I want to see my children grow.
(i pray to God that i can cope)
I am afraid of falling planes.
(i want to live in yesterday)
I am afraid of frenzied reigns.
(i want to put my fears away)

I ache to know my family’s safe.
(now i lay my heart down deep)
I feel someday we’ll find relief.
(i pray the Lord my soul to keep)
I crave a sign of human trust.
(if i should live till morning’s light)
Killing innocence is so unjust.
(i pray to God we clear our sight)

Erin Elizabeth Kelly-Moen
9/10/03 Copyright ©