a dangerous world

it's a dangerous
world.
read
the papers,
catch the blurbs
on line.
listen to a snippet
of the news
on the radio.
see
the bullets
fly on t.v.
things blowing
up.
it's a dangerous
world.
you are so
glad to have
a bed
with which to
hide under.
won't you come
and join me.
let's be safe
together.
but first I have
to pat you
down.