A colorful blanket covered the wooden bed.
She knelt on the floor and covered the mattress with kisses.
“Goodnight” she said, dreaming it all up.
Sleep well, my darling.

Just don’t get up till I say so.
Then you too, you lovely ones.
Hurry up and ring the bell.
Or else you’ll be late for school.

Oh, dear me, I do wish you'd get well.
And give the nurse a chance to see you.
Because that’s the least you can do.
I barely got through writing this sentence.

I’m so terribly tired.
And you all can welcome me home.
Under these lovely circumstances.
Oh, comfort and security for all of you!