She always knew
how to soothe me sleep
after nightmares
and stomach aches
often with catnip tea
or some other
honey-coated concoction
easy on the throat
she knew the worth
of a hand on belly
easing the pain
heightened by fear
she knew the gift
of a well-placed palm
skin and memory
easy, caressed
belly in hand
© Valerie Bridgeman
August 6, 2011
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