As Quiet As

As quiet as a whisper

Tiptoeing through the night

As quiet as a dream

Before the dawn of light.

As quiet as the dew drops

Settling on the lawn,

As quiet as the sun

Right before the dawn.

As quiet as a the starlight

In the blackness so feared.

As quiet as a breeze

Blowing through the air.

As quiet as your sighing

When you think I’m not there.

As quiet as my heartbeat

When I’m in your arms.

As quiet as your promise

That you’ll keep me from all harms.

Alica Hall

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