i would have

nightmares.

scary enough

to throw me

out of my sleep.

but, my eyes

would land on

you.

and i wouldn't

feel so

scared.

you're not my

monster.

you're my

guardian angel.

even behind that

still face,

with the same

expression

for years,

i know you

care about me.

i can always see

it if I look

deep enough.