For Michiko
The little girl
Was afraid of the world
Especially at night
Because the dark gave her the fright
So she has this night light
It makes her feel safe
It makes her feel courageous
It makes her feel brave
But when she grows up
Her fears go away
She becomes more independent
She is no longer afraid
So she threw the nighlight
Because she needs it no more
But sometimes at night
The dark made her bored
She thinks about the nightlight
And wonders if she made the right choice
She thinks about the what ifs, the mights
If she didn't throw it away along with all her toys
