the essensial thing
of this love
is that I don't want
harm to come to you
no car wrecks
no stubbed toes
even paper cuts
my investment
is a protective one
for you are tough
but delicate
(as the body is delicate)
and though you are similar
to other people
(as most people are)
you are mine
and I yours
because we decided it so
and when you say
"hold my paw"
and take my hand in yours
it only affirms
that we are but temporal
creatures in this place
and we are fortunate
to have found
each other
so early on