Safe, as a Child

Bandaid.
Comfortable. Worn. Dirty.
     Stuck to his finger.

Sweatshirt.
Comfortable. Worn. Dirty.
     Want it to linger.

Burpy.
Comfortable. Worn. Dirty.
     Gone through the ringer.

Kitty.
Comfortable. Worn. Dirty.
     Willing and Eager. A best Friend.

Mother.
Comfortable. Worn. Dirty?

     These are the things he loves.