Rainy departure

"The moment of first meeting at joy,
the moment of last farewell at silence"
Sydney Samuel Russell

You left me...
When the heavy rain wetted my heart
It seemed so certain of shimmering tomorrow
Or could dry the heart that you caused at start

You left me...
Never telling me why you did so
Not a last touch, nor a soft caress
Nor a kissy wish to end our day

You left me...
When my heart sheltered your image
I could hear your footsteps walked away
While raining shattered my lonesome soul
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I dream of you for the day to come back
Your long journey turns back at my point
For the truth of your heart to speak up
The end of rain would bring back
A vision of our warmest union at last.

April 16,2003