In the quietness of times . . .

In the quietness of times,
alone
But you near me
in my imagination
Real: soothing my anxious
feelings
Of pain, of lost chances
Troubles and sadness
All this creeping in
and darkening my spirits
Then, --

In the quietness of times,
with you
In mindful presence your
joy, your tears
They enter the room
And I hold you in my
thoughts
Kissing your pains
away
And loving you
in so many ways
This feeling of longing
Strangely
Brings you near

In the quietness of times,
alone
But in your presence
Memories and mysterious
thoughts
Feeling you close
Here alone, with you
I shed a tear
and smile
In the earth
there is only one
true feeling
among feelings
Love

Copyright ©
February 9, 1999
Michael David Coffey