A Promise

Nostalgia filled my soul, looking at the view Distant seemed the past, oh the present too I see bridges occupied by few, yet what is apparent Dams blocking the clarity, although transparent Nostalgia filled my soul, looking back in time Warrior seeking light amid all the grime Let’s build a bridge, what a soothing joy! Doubt and fear let’s destroy! Yet silence was the reward By choice it was poured A sign of comfort, often I wondered A sign of distance, in my head it thundered Could it be, I don’t know you, What I know is what I ought to?! I ponder for a while, then I choose to ignore True friendship & honesty you swore if I doubt my heart will be sore How can I question …you are my soul mate If I do, our pure, true bond I desecrate A bond indelible in our palm, on the line of fate Forgive me my love, A burden I once said, distance what I dread Still, our best talks were with words unsaid Nostalgia filled my soul; yet comfort what I feel Happiness and health for you I pray as I kneel Whether in my arms, here or miles apart With all my heart, this I impart...