The Longing

I have an immense ache
in my chest when we part.
It starts when we separate
and grows steadily until
I look into your eyes.
This longing I feel
pains me to my core.
This need I have
has no other fix.
I melts slowly 
with your warm touch 
and seals itself off
until next we part.i
Copyright © | Year Posted 2007

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