my head cradled in the comfort of your lap

a mess of unruly curls spread across your jeans

our surroundings littered with light hearted giggles of the care free

yet your smile holds so many years of knowledge

the authoritive air you seep mingles with the atmosphere

your delicate fingers lace through tangled locks

your touch is reassuringly secure from any harm that may come

it's times like this that i realise why i love you