I Wanted to Hold You

I wanted to hold you
like a baby
in my arms,
and rock you
like a mother
rocks a child.
I wanted your tears
to be silenced
by my whispers,
and close your eyes
with kisses
on their lids.
Wanted to sing
the sweetest song I knew,
and lead you
into peaceful sleep.
Wanted to protect you,
and keep away
the night,
and dance with you
forever
in your dreams.