My darling heart: what is love if you are not here with me?

My flesh feels numb--detach from the soul;

I am like a floating lifeless spirit,

I miss the warmth of your mouth;

sharing joy and pleasure.

Hurry!

Bring back laughter to my heart,

For my face cannot smile--without the goodness of you;

The years of not seeing you seems forever,

And I wonder will your heart be good to me?

as we were then---your serenest made I complete.

My soul weeps,

And my eyes are blinded,

by the absence of your presence;

The crown upon my head that tells splendor,

I hid in black;

As I keep our memory alive of our youth.

Will you know me, my love?

If you are not here, my sorrows will not end,

Come quickly---to hold my heart!

You must find me---before my light cease!

For I want to kiss love,

I want to kiss love,

I want to kiss love once again!

©2006 Maxine Foster