Just a play on a very old idea. |
Mockingbird (With Broken Wings) Hush little baby Don’t say a word Bloodcurdling screams That’ve never been heard So small and innocent Unable to fight back Now makes up for the strength That she did once lack Torn to pieces Ripped to shreds Visits with maternal figures Something she always dreads For ‘motherly’ decisions There is no excuse The extent of the punishment Should not reduce For what she did to you She should not live a day She wouldn’t have another breath If I had it my way For what she did do you I’ll hold you close however long It takes you to heal And make me just as strong So shiver in my arms, my love I’ll not deny you my heart I’ll do my best to use The greatest of my healing art So hush now, my darling Don’t make a sound Just let me hold you Let the warmth surround… “Hush little baby Don’t say a word Mama finally got What she deserved And if you ever feel Regret Remember what she did And you’ll forget I’ll hold you close As we both shake I won’t let you fall I won’t let you break I’ll always be here For you, my love Through thick and thin And when push comes to shove…” ---Me |