Little Shirts

...When you're little
Petite
Small
Staying over with a friend unexpected
Something special happens when it's time to go to bed.

A friend creates a spot for you to sleep
In their bed
On the couch
Pillows
Sheets
Blankets

But what to give you to sleep in...?
When your little
Petite
Small

They dig into their dressers
Find the smallest shirt they own
Something older they've kept
For sentimental reasons
From Middle School

I have probably slept in more sentimental shirts
than anyone you know...
Worn in
& always acompanied by a story
as it's handed over.

I feel how special it is...
& sleep better because of it