THOUGH WE MUST PART

(Written for a friend)

Though not one rain cloud is near,

A raindrop slides slowly down my cheek

For I must say good-bye for now,

Even though I just learned how to say

Hello with a bit a love enclosed.

It is, now, too soon we must part.

So little of time and much too short

For silly quarrels and silent looks,

Repressed feelings or angry outbursts.

Too few, those moments of tenderness.

The quiet joys of a love embraced.

That soaring ecstasy of passion

When we chose to shut out the world.

Oh! So soon to have to say good-bye.

If you could only hear my voice,

Or feel the warmth of my light touch.

Dearest love, I shall look forward

To that day when you and I rejoin,

Nevermore to be apart again.