it's good to be loved

it's good

to be loved, to be adored

and

waited upon.

it warms

your heart, the gentle

hand.

the blanket tucked

in around

you,

the pillow fluffed

just so.

it's good to have the hot

tea

at your bedside,

your book,

your open window.

it's good to be loved

and to hear the words

i'll back

in a while, get some rest,

my child.