It was cold again tonight,much colder than last time.
I asked you gently to come sleep inside. I wanted you to be warm and the blankets only did so much.
After asking a couple times you finally agreed,nodding your head as you followed me inside with your board under your arm.
My heart relaxed that you said yes and I found it odd how it did.
I offered you my bed,I said I'd take the couch.
You wanted me to stay till you fell asleep.
So I did,saying your name repeatedly like a one word lullaby.
Even after you were asleep I stayed beside you and watched you.
I watched your chest rise and fall,your soft movements as you snuggled deeper into my sheets.
I watched as your face relaxed,heavy frown you often wore when you were awake calmer as you seemed at peace right now.
I watched as your tiara,still on your head,shined in the bedroom.
I watched you all night long.
That night I remember seeing starlight shine through my windows. I didn't bother looking up at the stars,you were more beautiful than anything in the night sky.
I wished on a star that night.
I wished you could see how beautiful you were through my eyes.
