Rest Awhile In My Heart

Rest awhile in my heart.
It has been empty
a very long time
so there is lots of space.
Drop your burden
of shoulds and musts.
Accept this repose
beyond the chaos
of the day.
I will watch over you
and keep you safe.
I ask nothing of you,
not your body,
not your love,
not your future.
I know how weary
it is to be
too wanted,
too needed,
too necessary.
Be at your ease,
there is as much time
as you can spare.
Curl up and dream
softly as the little girl
you once were,
innocent dreams
of ponies yet to come.
Be soothed.
Rest awhile in my heart.
  - mce