favorite sweater
i am worn but
i have a lot of
love to give
i am hanging in your closet but
i'd much rather be wrapped
around you
keeping you warm
i am loyal
and though i wouldn't mind
being borrowed
it is most meaningful
when you wear me
sometimes
i dream of being taken out
on a cold day bundled under layers
keeping you safe
that's what i worry about most
your safety
i want you to be happy
i want to be known for that
for giving you
comfort
warmth
a safe place to just be
i stay awake at night
wondering
if i am enough
if you truly need me
the best thing i've ever done
is make you feel at home
the worst thing i've ever done
is smother you
i am guilty of needing you
more than you need me
my favorite time of day
is when we
face the cold together
the purpose of my life
it to help you
find a home in this world
that's what i'd like to be remembered for
