A Starlights Dream
"Can you please come and tuck me in mummy," called out the little girl.
"Okay honey, I'll be there in a minute," said her mum.
As the young girl, named Aribella, waited for her mum to come and say goodnight she remembered a poem her daddy used read to her each night when she was younger.
The shadow falls, leaning in.
Stealing your breath, stealing your kin.
Remember those who shall not regret, but those who'll cherish and never forget.
Love will follow, wherever you are. Look on upwards and find your star.
"Hey honey,"whispered Lilly looking in to see whether Ari had fallen asleep.
"Hi mummy, is daddy still angry at me for what i did earlier?" asked Ari, almost in tears of fright.
"No honey, of course not... Your daddy's just under a lot of stress at work and remember your daddy and i will will be back in a little while... Now go to sleep and dream of happy times sweety," smiled Lilly
"Okay mummy, I'll try to dream of happy things about you, daddy and me,"said Ari with a hint of hope.
"Goodnight Ari, my little star from the heavens above" whispered Lilly leaning in to give Ari a kiss goodnight.
"Goodnight mummy, and please tell daddy I'm really sorry," said Ari.
"I will, don't you worry!" Now you are to go to sleep young lady," growled her mother jokingly.
"Yes mummy," giggled Ari. And then she returned to her serious but sad face to remind her of the troubles they were going through. "Mummy, promise me that no matter what happens we will always be together.. Because i love you and always will."
"I swear by all the stars in the universe that I will love you forever and ever.. No matter what happens.. Not even heaven nor earth could keep me from you." replied Lilly with promise. "Now please go to sleep.. I'll see you in the morning, I love you lots,"Smiled Lilly closing the door behind her.
I'll always love you mummy," mumbled Ari falling asleep, "I'll love you forever and more.
