Starlight Lullaby for Nai

The stars were just beginning to twinkle as little Nai got ready for bed. She held her favorite

blanket, the one with the tiny moon prints, and looked out the window at the quiet

sky. Her mother gently picked her up and placed her in bed with a smile.

“It’s time to rest, my little star,” she said softly. Nai looked up and asked,

“Will you stay with me?” Her mother nodded and tucked the blanket around her shoulders.

“I will always be with you, even when your eyes are closed.” She sat beside Nai,

brushing her hair back slowly. “Do you know what love sounds like?” she whispered.

Nai shook her head gently. “It’s the sound of my voice when I read you stories.