
At bedtime, Mina tucked her knees beneath the quilt, but her good night stayed inside.
The Good Night That Got StuckA shy good night will not come out until a child says it softly to a hand, a pillow, and the dark.
1. At bedtime, Mina tucked her knees beneath the quilt, but her good night stayed inside.
2. She opened her mouth for good night, but the words hid behind her teeth.
3. Mina cupped one hand and waited while the quiet bedroom listened.
4. “Good night,” she whispered to her hand, and one shy word slipped free.
5. She pressed her cheek against the pillow and whispered, “Good night, pillow.”
6. The quiet dark filled the room, and Mina held her blanket close.
7. “Good night,” she whispered to the dark, and the last shy words came out.
8. At last, Mina said good night softly to her hand, her pillow, and the dark.
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