The gift of your heart

I will allow myself

To need you

I will let myself confess

How much I long for the miracle that is you

To be a part of my life

I will let my heart feel the contraction

As you say your goodbyes

Knowing there are claims upon your life

That take you away

But at the same time I will not forget

What you always tell me

Even away from me

I am always on your mind

And in your heart

As you are here in mine

Tonight I will not let my sadness at your parting

Be the final word

I will work hard to remember

That soon I will read again your beautiful hello

And my whole being will be bathed in gratitude

For the day you decided

To give me

The gift of your heart