Speak softly
when I come to town.
Take my hand
and put it
in your lap.
Stroke my temples
and let your voice
soothe my soul
like a lullaby.
Caress me with a smile
and arrest me
with your charm.
Let the beauty
of your soul
radiate into mine.
Strike a flame
in my heart
that will keep me warm
when we stand
on distant shores,
long again apart.