Life
frightened of its own shadow
(Death)

runs & hides
behind the skirts

of
Love

who
laughingly
picks it up

comforts it
tells it
promises it

“I won’t let
anything hurt you! ”

Then rocks it in a lullaby
until sleep soothes it.

Life wrapped up
in a dream

as Love
tiptoes from the room

Dónall Dempsey

http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/that-s-love-for-lyn-2/