Its 2 in the morning

Shes crying

Still tired from the broken sleep the night before

Yoou reach into the cot and carry her out

Cradle her in your arms

She looks at you and gives a smile

A face she recognises

She knows exactly who you are

Rocking her gently she’s falling asleep

Her eyes open

Making sure its still you holding her close

She gives one last smile

Before drifting off to sleep again

And In that moment

The sleepless nights are forgotten

The smile says everything

Because she relies on you