SLEEPY-EYED ANGEL

Lazy little blue-eyed gal

With hair of blond and pretty curls;

Close your eyes and go to sleep

While in your hair, my finger twirls.

Within my arms you feel secure

But I won't always keep you there,

For one day, you will go away

And no longer want my rocking chair.

For now, you're mine, my little one

And I can hold and kiss your cheek;

Tomorrow will see you all grown up

With another's kiss that you will seek.

Grandma's sleepy-eyed angel girl;

Must you grow before my eyes?

I want to keep you close to me

And have you, always, remain this size.