For - My Angel

In the early hours of the morning, 
When night holds the world in his soft black embrace, 
There are moments when the strain of being away from you
Pierces my heart like a crystal dagger, 
And drains my blood and joy away...

There are moments, too, when the loneliness crushes, 
A lead weight on my chest so I can hardly breathe 
And I lie awake, in pain, staring at the ceiling 
My lips whispering your beloved name...
As if by magic I could call to you to my side 
Across the endless miles 

But of course that’s just a childish wish 
The cold hard truth is that you are far away, 
In an unfamiliar bed in an unfamiliar land
And here I am, sadly sweetly alone… 
Your beautiful smile isn’t the first thing I see when I wake up 
Your arms don’t protect me from the ghosts of the dark 
And instead of your wise dark eyes, 
The only lights I have to guide me are the icy stars 
And instead of your handsome face I see only the pillow beside me 
Empty and white, in the dead of the night
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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October 12, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Amy, thank you for sharing your heartfelt poetry today. Love, Carol
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