As dawn breaks over the countryside
he perches on her windowsill,
knowing the day must tear them apart
and that when next they will meet
to share the warmth of their love
is known only to the moon and stars.
She clings to him with all her love,
laying tender kisses on his face
and feels the beating of his heart
combined as one with hers.
She knows the saddest moment
will be when the two are severed through.
And yet her passion warms her
and his longing for her lights the days to come.
No matter where his travels take him
and what circumstances there may be
to keep them on their separate ways
she knows their love will never fade.
And so, as he slips away into the dawn,
eyes and lips imparting their goodbye,
though reluctant fingers finally let go
he takes with him a part of her
and she holds dearly to the love they share,
always together, though they’ve parted.
oct 2002
