By Nikki
Date: 3 July 2000

Missing

I miss the ocean
the waves crashing 
on the shore
sand slowly sucked 
from beneath me
soothing me with a 
rhythm no music can match.

I miss the stars
when the sun shines bright.
a myriad of illusions,
hopes,
dreams,
endless possibilities
that make it all worthwhile.

I miss my heart in 
your hands
soft,
full,
singing,
Now it is hard
walls returned to 
their proper place,
leaving me to wonder
if they will ever come down again.

NL 07/02/2000