You hold it
warm against your breast
and let it suckle warmth
You rock it
gentle as a pulse
as soothing as a kissed word
You take it
stand and walk with it
to let it know it travels
You bend and
put your tired heart
to bed and draw the covers
You kiss it
touch its cheek and wish
good night sweet heart of mine
You let it
sleep towards its dream:
tomorrow’s morning kiss