Butterfly stitches

If you need me to,
I can take your heart from you.

If you fear that it may break,
I will take your heart from you.


I will wrap it in soft muslin,
and keep it safe,
inside my chest, beside my own.

If  it is bruised and torn,
I will take your heart from you.

I will bathe it in warm water,
and stitch it back together,
with the gentlest of butterfly stitches.

And when you are ready,
I will give your heart back to you

And it will beat so strong.
And it will feel so right,
sitting warm and safe inside your chest.