Your Little Mind

If I could read your little mind

I can imagine what I would find

Comprehension beyond what I'd expect

Sometimes you're smarter than me, I suspect

A capacity for learning beyond my understanding

In a great big world that's quickly expanding

And an infinite amount of patience, too

As you wait for me to figure out what you need me to do

In your little mind I think galaxies form

You're so playful, imaginative, and often torn

You're afraid you'll miss out and refuse to sleep

The potential for brilliance that you have now I hope you'll always keep

But the monsters loom in your nightmares, too

You wake so frightened, relaxing only when I snuggle with you

My dearest love, if only you could see

Into the adoring mind of me

You'd be wrapped in love all around

You'd never have another reason to frown

You'd see that the monsters can't touch you; aren't real

They've gone extinct, their fate by all loving parents sealed

My baby, I encourage you to laugh and play

And occasionally nap the day away

As you mature try not to grow up

Keep this treasure of innocence; there is never enough