He rested his fragile head in my hand,
staring into my eyes,
trusting me with his life.
As I stared back into his soul,
his over-worked body relaxed and his perfect innocence
overwhelmed my vision
with water from the center of my being.
A creature so delicate and a moment to match.

If you never felt love so deep
that it's impossible not to cry,
you haven't spent long with animals.
I think you should try it.

We spent some time in silence,
observing each other and sharing thoughts,
as his little heart beat thumped in double time,
keeping him alive and warm,
as it has for almost two decades.

Tonight, this little creature's is safe,
and his little face tells me all about it.