read to me

read to me
and let me
fall asleep
with your hand
touching mine.
your heart
so close.
read to me
a tale where
good things
happen, and
in the end
all is well.
read to me
and watch me
go gently
into that
good night,
knowing that
you'll be there
when i awaken.
read to me,
that's all
i need
right now,
to hear a
story where
no one ever
leaves.