My Blankie

When the thunder roars

And I'm tucked in bed,

I just grab my blankie

And I cover my head.

When I'm scared of the dark

And I'm all alone,

I just snuggle my blankie

And I let out a moan.

I can't figure out why -

Though my white-knuckled fingers

Are grasping my blankie,

The terror still lingers.

And then I remember

What my Mommie said;

"Just talk to the Lord

When you're scared in your bed."

I lower my blankie

To stick out my eyes,

Saying, "I know You're there, God

And You hear my cries."

I stick out my head...

Now it's down to my neck.

But I hold blankie close

To keep monsters in check.

"Please keep me safe, Lord

Though faith I may lack -

This blankie won't help much

In case of attack."

As morning draws closer

And I'm still alive,

I'm happy to see

One more night I've survived.

No thanks to my blankie

Though it kept me warm.

It was the covering of God

That kept me from harm.