A Prayer

I have lain for hours.

Not asleep;

a knotted ball of misery

sits heavy in my heart.

I wish I could dream,

light and free.

Released from the malignant thoughts

of this cruel helplessness.

I would change places

in a heartbeat,

to know what you are feeling.

A chance, at least, to help.

Just to bring you peace;

to release you

from the war that rages on,

tormenting your soul!

I yearn for days gone.

Simple days

where pleasure was just being;

did not need to be sought.

I 'am' grateful for what we have had

but it's not enough!

I want more, of you, of us,

our easy companionship.

I pray for a future -

not too distant.

When we will rise again together:

Joined in our love, at peace, strong.