How Long

by Lawrence J. Henriques, the Snowman - Not entered


My love, when I can behold you, 
The intense devotion within your eyes, 
Compels me on to just hold you, 
My heart sailing upward beyond the skies. 

How long can I be absent, dear,   
From the sweet lady whose heart is so true, 
How long can I dispel the fear, 
Of being so long and so far from you. 

My love, when can I be near you, 
So close we can share a long, warm embrace, 
Lost within your smile and eyes too, 
Softly tracing the features of your face. 

How long can I be absent, dear,  
From the sweet lady whose love is so deep, 
How long can I dispel the fear, 
When the price of your absence is so steep. 

My love, when can I caress you, 
And comfort you during the long, cold night, 
Your presence then so tranquil too, 
As we intertwine, holding you so tight.

How long can I be absent, dear,   
From the sweet lady whose heart is so true, 
How long can I dispel the fear, 
Of being so long and so far from you. 


Reason for writing:

    Written for the lovely, Jean Louise of Sydney, British Columbia, Canada...
 the true love of my life    

Birth sign: Not entered
Date created: 1996-12-29 12:10:18
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:39:13
Poem ID: 46323

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