Good Night Little One

Good night little one The time has come for you to sleep, Without whines or groans or shuffling feet. I'll tuck you in with your teddy at your side, Hoping that in peaceful sleep you'll soon reside. But the night brings forth it's very worst, The howls and scratches of monsters cursed. Silhouettes fill your room and head with fright, You scream and in a flash I turn on the light. You rush into my arms and say, “I'm scared, The monsters came and their teeth they bared. I thought for sure they'd eat me whole, with just their claws; no spoon or bowl.” Holding you tight, I smile, and wipe away your tears. Then softly say, “My dear child, you should not fear. Though the night bring faint noises and the dark, To their howls and whispers we should not hark. The howl is just the wind blowing through the trees. Raining down orange and red bright colored leaves. The scratches are the branches lightly tapping the window, Asking the curtains to open and to let in the moons glow. The shadows you see are your most beloved toys That through out the day you very much enjoy.” Smiling, I kiss your forehead and tuck you back in. I hand you your teddy and you give me a big grin. And as I am about to turn off the light you say, “But what if something does come to take me away?” Smiling I say“I promise, in a blink of eye I'll be here, To shield you of all monsters and creatures of fear. Now sleep little one and worry no more. I'll not let anything harm you; this I am sure.” Smiling you turn and fall happily to sleep, Knowing that my promise I'll surely keep.