I wish-

That I could tell you

All the words that fill my heart

These lines- are but a token,

Some semblance of a start.

Too long I wait- I hesitate

Instead I write them down-

Perhaps it is now too late

To thusly change my fate

In this thirst- I slowly drown.

11/14/2007

Author's Note: With some assistance from Shirley Allard!

Posted on 11/14/2007
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