Hommage a Lauro

Sleep little tulip the night has come You need your rest before morning sun Close up your pistil, fold in your leaves Tuck all your petals into their sleeves And while you're asleep I'll be here close by I'll whisper my love in the breath of a sigh For my love is silent, none know how I long I keep to myself, save for poem and song And if the day comes when no more I can say I'll still love you tulip, just from far away