Ah, To Love Again

Ah, to love again, rekindle lustless flame too long allowed to fade in embered chill renew within my heart forever's name empty the space that only she can fill. Oh, heart, how long the cold has had its way smothering the warmth of touch or sight imprisoning in endless gateless gray love's gentle breeze adrift upon the night. Must I, in solitude, accept this fate resign myself to acquiescent fear or rise and in my solitude orate in whispered penitence into her ear. Oh, love, would you embolden me once more imbue me with the fervor of thy flame admit that she's the one I so adore and whisper to myself my lover's name. 1/25/2021