A Heartbeat, pounding out the rhythm of life Counting happiness and sorrow and strife Steady and strong or weak and fading Life and death always trading The pounding that is senseless, yet carefully measured In minutes and moments treasured; Like when I’m leaning on your chest, With my eyes closing in a peaceful rest, I hear your heartbeat pound on surely Lulling me to sleep, like a good-night story. And I think how precious it is, that sound I’m hearing Because the moment it stops is a moment I’m fearing. I’d like to listen to your heart forever, I don’t want to say goodbye, not now or ever. So hold me close to your heart beat strong And love me for countless heartbeats long.