His Heart

by

Nancy

His heart hears

Her haunted dreams

Though she does not stir

Or make a sound

His heart will wait

Through the hours

For as long as she needs

To ready herself

To confront

The pain

The fear

And the terror

His heart will

Enclose it all

And hold it

Away from her

Until she is strong

A pitiful whimper

Desolate and defenseless

From her darkness

She awakens

He offers solace

Whispers from his heart

“You’re safe"

"You're safe now"

She hears

More

Than his words

She feels

More

Than his promise

His voice

Comforts 

She is embraced

His voice

Calms

She is cherished

His heart

Assures

She can rest

Cosseted and cuddled

Not yet prepared

To face

The violence of

Then

The enigma of

Now

The terror of

When

He knows

That for the present

Her repose

Is tranquil

In the cradle

Of his heart

His heart

Her shelter

Always

She

His treasure

Eternally

For he will love her

With all his strength

And gentleness

His everlasting devotion

And most profound gratitude

And she will abide in

His heart

Forever

For you, H…all