A prayer in the dark

When I say I love you
I don't mean I'll die for you.

I wish your prayers you let out,
In the dark
When no one's listening, 
Turn true.

I wish our kids turn out strong
And have enough courage
To take life by its horns.

I wish for the colors to return to
Your tomato cheeks.

I wish for you to make a dollhouse
Of chocolates
And peanut butter sandwiches.

I will not burn for you
But I'll return from hell, if I need to.

I'll be your warm blanket in the cold
And let you be that naïve child, once again.

For when I say I love you,
I'll live for you.