There is no noise in the night in the tenement in the sky

You sleep so soundly,

You do not disturb my sleep.

You sleep so quietly,

This reflects your peace.

There is no noise in the night,

To waken or alarm.

You are restful and assured,

And so confident when you speak!

Dedicated to Gaby Laing, my daughter!

Written on board Easyjet flight homeward bound from a weekend visit to Glasgow.