Now I lay me
down to sleep
Dear God, please
bless my dog, Pete.
He sometimes
makes a mess
But he is
my friend - He is the best.
My mom wants him
to sleep on the floor.
As soon as she
closes the door,
He jumps up on
my bed
And beside
me he lays his head.
God, please
bless my mom and dad
They love me
even when I am bad.
I pray for all
those children without food.
My mom tells me
how I have it so good.
My friend who
lives down the block
Is nice but he
stutters when he talks.
He doesn't have
many toys at all.
So I gave him my old mitt and
baseball.
I asked my mom
first if it was alright
And I gave
them to him tonight.
She said it was
okay so I don't know why
My
asking made her cry.
God, I know you
can hear me
My mom says you
can even see me.
I'll talk to you
again tomorrow night.
And I'll try to
always do what's right.
Amen
Copyright 2006 ~ Carol
Barton
