Promise

I looked into that face of his,
Into those dark eyes,
I yearned to reach out, heal and care,
'Cause I heard his silent cries.
My love and longing spilled out my heart,
As I watched him bleed,
My angel, with his broken wings,
Couldn't see him writhe in need.
Wanted him to share his pain,
Wished him to try and see,
That he could trust me with his heart,
His guardian I would be...
I knelt down, met his eyes with mine,
Surrendered all defense,
He flinched, drew back, shielded himself,
I watched his face get tense.
Then, slowly his gaze wandered down, to
My bare hands and feet,
I said, "I mean no harm to you"
And let our gazes meet.
Slow and hesitant, I watched his hands
Reach out for my own,
I took his hands in mine and said,
"You don't have to bear alone."
Then, like a beautiful, blooming flower,
I saw him smile at me,
He asked, "Be my companion", I smiled
And said, "Promise... I will be."