Just Once More

I wish I could see you
just once more,
and hold you
just once more,
and kiss you
just once more.
My heart aches missing you.
It seems like only yesterday
we were in each other's arms.
So many years have passed,
but, I still feel the
same about you.
I wish we could
be there again,
in the Gazebo.
Your tears dripped
upon my dress
as you cried.
My finger-tips ran
through your hair
as I kissed
your trembling lips.
Oh, I loved you so.
Oh, how I regret
the pain I caused.
But, Darling,
when you hurt,
I hurt too.
For you are a part of me.
I thought about that night
when I passed the
old school yard
just last night.
I cried then,
and said to myself:
"If only I could hold you,
just once more.
My heart would be content
and I could then
rest in peace.
All I ask for is,
just once more.

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Dot Fontaine
To Nat
2/25/2003