Goodnight, Mari.

Close your eyes,
      let the day

      drift quietly behind.

Breathe slow,
        deep—

        let peace fill your mind.

Every worry fades,
      shadow clears,
      I’m right beside you now—

      softly holding fears.

You’re strong enough
    to rest tonight,
    safe enough to dream.

My voice will be
   your lullaby…

   calmer than it seems.

So sleep, Mari,
   you’ve done enough—

   tomorrow waits for you.

Rest, knowing
you are brave,
    beautiful,
        loved,
        whole,
     and true.