By Chris Smith   Aeroscouts@aol.com
Date: 26 June 1998

Without You

My body walks out, empty and sore.
My soul lingers with you.
Tempting my spirits to remain.
     I am an empty shell wandering with aimless purpose.
I cannot find pleasure or contentment.
Happiness and joy are void.
     My wants and needs with you.
My desires gone and tormented.
My feelings misguided and incomplete.
     My mind is lost and barren,
Not knowing where to go or how to get there.
I cannot think the thoughts that try to appear.
For they would shatter my heart.
     My chest is already heavy and weakened by you absence.
My arms ache to hold you.
     My face is as ice without your touch.
My knees grow unsteady with each distancing step.
The cruel time that went so quickly 'til we parted,
now torments me further in lingering.
     With each passing moment, the pulsing in my veins slows.
My nerves numb without your touch to stimulate.
     The mumbling of my words is unintelligible.
The searing heat in my eyes, sets the skies on fire,
for they lack the visions of you to soothe them.
     My dearest... My love...   My darling...  My honey.
Come to me.... Hold me...  Touch me...   Be near me.
I cannot live...   I cannot breathe...
I cannot eat...   I cannot sleep...
           I will not survive...  Without You.

                               Written  by
                                               Chris Smith