Long-Distance Longing

: : : : : : : : : : : : Some say that true love cannot last when far too far apart, With cause enough to stay downcast and saddened in my heart, Such that I must expect the worst should you find someone new, Yet I know I would be the first to wish good luck to you! Because you travel foreign lands, I cannot kiss your lips, Embrace, or even hold your hands, or touch your fingertips, Yet I can dream, as lovers must, and also say my prayers, And love you with continued trust, as one who truly cares! My heartfelt prayer is your return, at your appointed time, The time of blessing you discern as totally sublime, If you miss me as time goes by, with every day and night, Then God will hear your every sigh, and make things turn out right! Let patience be our faithful friend, as true love is our star, If we have these, love cannot end, no matter, near or far, I cherish all you mean to me: God's gift that proves divine, His gift for all eternity, and each year's Valentine! Denis Martindale. February 2021.