Death of a Lover

A poem of loss, death and love.

DEATH OF A LOVER

 

Dearly beloved, why did you go?

               and where?

 

The pleasures we shared when you

               were here.

Touch me if you are near.

 

 

Darling, is it pleasant where you are?

               now?

 

The beating of your heart pressed

               against me in the night.

Stay with me again until first light.

 

 

My soul mate, what do you feel there?

               and know?

 

How I miss your sweetness and your

               flashing smile.

Touch me if you’re near and stay with

               me a while.