Dream Me Tenderly

A dark veil settles upon the earth,
night descends softly, without fanfare,
stars gleam playfully through the darkness,
drifting across the sky with the moon's beauty.

Birds rest quietly in their nests,
releasing their wings in weariness,
people hurry to their beds,
closing their eyes, waiting for sleep to take them.

Let evening be gentle for you too,
greet the night with a tender smile,
close your eyes and think of me,
call me to come, at least in your dreams.
Dream me softly, touch me there,
give me your kisses, give me love,
feel me slowly, consume me with fire,
fill me with worlds of new dreams.
Give me your beautiful, sweet love—
hot flames are burning inside me,
for your love I would surrender my soul,
keep it safe within your heart.