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While You'Re Away

It has been a while
    since here was your presence
    and, admittedly, in essence
Empty is this life.

Missed in your absence
    is your wit and your laughter,
    the cheerfulness you offer,
That perhaps time should hasten

For hearts do tend to yearn
    for your return.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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