go to sleep now

you want someone
to tuck you in
when you go to bed
at night. to fluff
the pillow and
bring the sheet
and blanket up
to your chin. someone
to read you a story
and bring you a warm
mug of cocoa
with a marshmallow
on top.
you want someone
to sit there
while you ask them
questions like
where is god right
now. what's he doing.
why is there
death and disease.
wars and pestilence.
okay, okay, maybe you
don't want to know
any of that.
but just someone
to tuck you in,
kiss you on the forehead
before they leave.
someone to turn off
the lights
and say goodnight.
sleep tight.