Now I Lay Me down to Sleep

Now I lay me down to sleep,
Closing my eyes as rest I seek.
As I go through the events of the day,
I savor and and taste the things they convey.
Faces and people and memories steal back,
Sleep now is gone and I'm right on track,
To shift through it all with sleepy eyes
Saying "hello" after distant goodbyes.

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I'm wide awake now counting small sheep.
It's only a second, a minute or two,
And there in my mind are images of you.
It's healing and soothing to see all the faces
Of family and friends from so many places.
They say it's important I need to get rest.
Yet alone in the dark fond vigil is best.

Now I lay me down to sleep.
The next thing I hear is the alarm going beep.