Verse of Longing

The early sun nudges me away from you

But where am I going to go?

Your resolute fingers clutch mine

Like a baby dreaming away

Waking before you and watching you

Feeling your breath

Remembering the old, loyal falcate moon

And the love in its light we gave each other

Now that you've rolled your eyes

And moved your lips, reaching for my name

My world's autumn

My heart's bliss

I clutch your fingers back

And still, I don’t say -

" If only I could be

By your side

In your love

For all mornings to dawn"