Autopsy

His first autopsy
A fresh corpse
She smelled better than anticipated

One by one he carefully removed and examined each organ
then replaced them back inside
He cradled her brain in his hands
Marveled at the heaviness
Lingered on the heart
Slightly too long
Placed it in a jar of formaldehyde and
lovingly stitched her back together

Scratched some notes
Completed the form
Cause of death: unknown