Rock-goodbye my Stillborn

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I thought if I could hold him tight
And never let him out of sight
He'd never have to go

But everyone has time to be
A time to stay and a time to leave
And it's his time to go

I don't want to let go of his hand around my finger
I want to look into his eyes and let my sorrow linger
He's such a little thing

A tear escaping from my eye
I'm searching for the lullaby
I always dreamed I'd sing

Instead... Rock-goodbye baby to heavens door
Rock-goodbye baby to God's open arms
I wish I could have held you more
Shielded you from harm

Rock-goodbye eyes that never saw light
Rock-goodbye a thousand goodmornings and nights

Rock-goodbye the Spring flower, rock-goodbye Autumn leaf
Rock-goodbye tears yet shed, rock-goodbye every grief

Rock-goodbye Christmas smells of mint, smells of pine 
Rock-goodbye kisses, rock-goodbye time

Rock-goodbye snow days you and I will not have
Rock-goodbye I love you's I'll never get back

Rock-goodbye learning and reading and growing
Rock-goodbye thought and the pleasure of knowing

Rock-goodbye dancing and growing up tall
Rock-goodbye baby, cradle and all


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