A tear rolled down her cheek
and landed on her lips.
He reached up and wiped it away
with his gentle fingertip.
Her face was red from crying.
He held her so tight
with everything he had,
didn't let her go
until she was no longer sad,
listened to every word she said
and showed her that he cared,
and told her that he loved her,
and let her know he'd be there,
listened to her heartbeat,
and smiled as he hugged her,
and he did all of these things
because he truly loved her.