My Heart Bleeds Ink

A Daughter's Yearn

I close my eyes to see your face
only to open them for an instant erase
I can't believe this is the time and the place
for you to suddenly slip my fervid embrace
I tune out the world just to hear you speak
knowing your words will be distant and bleak
I wipe my eyes for they have started to leak
I can't control myself, I am much too weak
I search my heart to feel your love
hoping my veins are connected to the source above
which carries blood through the symbol of a dove
that lands beside me every time your name is spoken of
I dream at night in hopes to feel your touch
waking to find my pillow as a disappointing clutch
Reality starts to hit and its all just too much
I'll never again feel your arms wrapped around me as such
I clear my mind to try to understand
that here on earth, you were merely a servant of a man
who makes no mistakes, and who always has a plan
Beside the Creator, one day I too will stand
I throw up my hands to finally let go
peace is a gift I know he will bestow
I'll think of you till the day my breath starts to slow
even then, I'll call your name in hopes that you'll show

Dedicated to Susan Moton Thornton
Written by Laquita Moton