I Cradle You

 

I cradle you here, next to my heart,

my thoughts fly back--and thumping starts!!

 

When, first I saw you by the door--

you changed my life, forever more.

 

The integrity with which you walked,

kept me in stride, and in each thought-

this man is special, not like another-

but, do I love him like a brother?

 

This thought has haunted, brought me fears,

have I had deep love for many years?

Do I still need your smile, your touch-

to make me whole, you brought so much.

 

So often, as I think of you,

I see that love in your soul, too..

We've talked so many times before-

of, how love grows, how to adore..

 

But, death has taken you from me,

yet, I feel you close, so close ---you see.

The eyes, I feel, look in to mine--

just seem so real, gone back in time!

 

The veil between us, now is drawn--

but, soon--a parting--towards the song.

Very rarely, is this found---

a love so deep--it surpasses sound--

Beyond the length of final sleep,

our love is nestled--oh, so sweet!!

 

I long to feel your face on mine,

to kiss the sweetness of your tears-

as mine stream down, and nothing fears-

Yes, as mine release as trickles of wine,

I felt them fall for many years.

 

Yet, as all mortals conquer death,

I'll see  you Dear, with my last breath-

I know you'll meet me when I come-

I feel your love with me, Dear Chum!!!

 

by

Shirley Ruksznis Young ©2006