what dreams may come

I'm sorry, my daughter, for waking you up
Just let me stay here for a while
Fall back asleep now, don't worry for me
I just need to see your sweet smile

I dreamed while I slept of a giant black star
Trekking its way through the sky
Farther and farther it fell down to earth
No warning or time for good-bye

The experts knew nothing of how this could be
How did we not hear of its fall?
Astronomers blubbered and failed to find words
It would be the death of us all

Announced on the news without panic or fear
They urged us to hide underground
If we can hide deep enough, maybe, they said
To cling to what hope could be found

I saw the announcement, my heart turned to ice
My fingers were frozen in place
I tried to think clearly and plan an escape
But all I could see was your face

I pictured you smiling and calling to me
Your innocence melting my heart
My beautiful child in the rain, so carefree
You kept me from falling apart

"Ten minutes left," the news anchor said
When all through the world power died
It was just about noon and I think we all knew
Those who promised hope only lied

Leaving my office I ran down the street
Humanity fell in my way
Running in circles with nowhere to go
And nobody knew what to say

I somehow managed to get through the crowds
Threw open the door to our home
I saw you asleep on the living room couch
The nanny had left you alone

I sat by your side and touched your sweet face
My tears falling into your hand
You opened your eyes and said, "what's going on?"
"Mommy, I don't understand!"

I told you no matter what happens that I
Will love you forever and then
We heard the star falling and burning the sky
I whispered, "I love you," again

You clung to me tight, I held you the same
I prayed this would not be your fate
Shielding your face I could feel the star fall
With nothing to do but to wait

All of a sudden I sat up in bed
The clock striking twelve in my ear
A nightmare, a dream, that's all that it was
My body was sweating from fear

I threw off the covers and opened my eyes
Then ran from my bed to your side
I could not contain the tears anymore
Could not hold the feelings inside

I'm sorry, my daughter, for waking you up
Yes, everything is alright
Always remember, I love you so much
I just need to hold you tonight