Trembling Hearts

A baby bird fell from its nest cupped in my hands against my breast its tiny body trembling there with glistening eyes and fearful stare. The heartbeat seemed to beat in time and twice as fast and loud as mine; its first attempt at wing denied, now left my grasp at last to fly. When at first you came to me to hold your heart and comfort thee, I felt that trembling close to you especially when our love was new - our breathing soft and interlaced now safe within my soft embrace.