you are frightened.

Oh how I wish

    that I could see

Your face,

    to tell you all is right.

To look into your eyes

    eyes like mine

and tell you of

    your father's love.

I hold you high, my babe

    as I falter

and slowly black

    consumes my mind.

I will not let you fall

    I will not let you drown

hands above head

    head above water.