Elizabeth Jean

Alone I’ve been

for so many years,

playing life’s solitaire

with all it’s fears.

Now out of nowhere

suddenly you’re here,

can this be happiness

approaching so near.

Our short time together

has given such joy,

we’re as two children

sharing a new toy.

When we’re apart

I feel a great loss,

like a tree without sun

growing cold damp moss.

You light up my future

and grow flowers from my past,

without you time is dead

when you’re near it moves too fast.

A paradox of emotions

each flowing with the tides,

never knowing which is ruling

which one you will ride.

Give me your trust

and reach out your hand,

I’ll give you my all

and attempt your every demand.

Gary R. Cramer

June 11, 1981