I was still, I know not to startle skittish creatures. I stayed, patient, I waited For you to test the waters, assess the dangers. I was still.
Closer still. Climbing. Gravitating.
I held my heart out for you to nudge your nose against, I left my palm open for you to lap at, I turned myself towards you and let you decide who I could be. I stayed.
Cradled. Covered. Comfort.
I was still; I know not to wake sleeping creatures.