My
Heart's Desire
In several loves I have
rejoiced
Recalling the warmth of their
embraces.
Their memories will not
vanish
Nor their handsome
young faces.
To the core my pain throbs
quietly
For my loveless ghosts
tonight
Who trampled heavily upon my
heart
Yet brought forth
love's delight.
Now like a tree in bitter
cold
I stand as a woman
alone
Left only with naked
limbs
From whence my loves have
flown.
Though my loves have come and
gone
Leaving me more lonely than
before
Where once love sang in my
heart
Now love sings in me no
more.
Copyright 2002 ~ Carol Barton
