Fragile Red Hearts

break under the slightest tinge of pressure   
in the palm of a baby´s hand   
mended and caressed   
like ductile clay.   
peel back to   
a juicy core of tears     
soaking into the lifelines   
like a sugary hug, soft as milk.   

Reviews

[Marie]

"Like a sugary hug, soft as milk." What a beautiful line. It says so much.