My love, you’ve never touched me,
a handshake perhaps, that is all,
but your voice seems as real as your body
when I hear you call.
Your eyes have rarely observed me
or the smiles your letters inspire,
but your gaze on my soul is so steady,
I still know desire.
Your hands will never caress me
or brush grateful tears when they fall,
but your thoughts wrapping warm all around me
are sweetest of all.
Your arms will never protect me
as we wake in tender embrace,
but your love, like the sunlight around me,
still kisses my face.
My love, you’re far away now,
though we walk on this same earthly ground,
but our paths rarely cross so it’s seldom
I see you around.
Your life is full and fulfilling
with family you love faithfully
and I know your devotion to them is
just as it should be.
Your friendship could offer no promise
except to be just who you are,
but this gift of yourself was the best gift
you could offer by far.
If ever you’re feeling lonely
as you wake in life’s sweet embrace,
know my love like the sunlight around you
still kisses your face.