As a babe so small
In was swaddled in comfort
Tended to with love
Mom & Dad wrapped me
I was held close, warm, and tight
Wrapped in a cloth hug
It would smell like Mom
Her scent and heartbeat would calm
It made me feel safe
It was a white cloth
Patterned with blue and yellow
And hints of red too
Whenever I slept
Fetally curled, toes to neck
Underneath the cloth
I would feel secure
Less scared of my surroundings
From timid to bold
I outgrew the cloth
Naps were not as comfortable
Blanky's now too small
Blanky got smaller
As I was now a toddler
Mom thought of something
Blanky was now changed
It was now two separate forms
Both would help with sleep
Blanky was now two
I could still cuddle with both
Great Idea, Mom!
What was Blanky now?
A blanket and teddy bear
Perfect to play with
They were comfy toys
Scaring away the nightmares
Sleep came easily
When I have children
I hope to give them such gifts
To make them feel safe
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I loved reading this poem; so many of us have a special blanket still from our baby/childhood days! I loved the part about wanting to give the same sense of comfort to your own children one day. 😊 Great job on bringing the sense of comfort into words!