Wishes

Sometimes I wish I was small

Small enough to fit in a hand

So I can stay in your chest pocket

And listen to your heart beating

And so I can be near

A silent vigil even if you're unaware.

But then there are dangers when your small

Creatures that can snatch you up

Things too heavy that can crush

And then I might find some hole to hide in

And you wouldn't be able to find me

Or maybe you would forget me all together.

Sometimes I wish I was big

Big enough to tower over the trees

So I can protect you from everything

And you can listen to my heart beating fast for you

And then I could show you what I can see

By looking up at the stars and the sky.

But there are problems when you're big

Everything is too small

Nothing can keep your head covered

And maybe I might accidently hurt you

And then you couldn't trust me again

Or you would too terrified to come back at all.

Now I don't know what to wish for

That would make me better for you

Even though you tell me there's nothing wrong

And that I don't need to change anything

That I'm perfect to you just the way I am

Even though I can never seem to believe it.