Loneliness

Yours is the name I whisper out load When the rest of the world falls asleep; Mines the solitude, I strive to endure When I am alone with my grief. In the shadows on the walls I see your face, Unmarked by the passage of time; On the bedroom door, your silhouette, Clearcut - unblurred - in your prime. I walk up the stairs and I hear you call My name - out loud, I think; I turn in relief to love you once more But you've gone and I've lost the link. I do miss that old familiar smile - Comforting, like well-worn shoe, I miss the feel of your arms around mine, And I miss the essence of you. Sometimes, I think I can feel your touch, Very gentle, very brief, very real, A moment of healing, given by God, Easing the pain I still feel. I know that you loved me as I love you And I know that you wanted to stay, But for the reasons unknown it was not meant to be And I know you will tell me, one day.