From Deep In The Night

From deep in the night

I did rapidly awaken,

an old familiar voice

that left me shaken.

From so long ago

giving sage advice,

too often I ignored

more than once or twice.

Never a doubt

it was on my side,

but why this reaction

with an urge to hide.

What is the message

with words unclear,

it’s barely audible

a whisper in my ear.

Why has this come

at a time like this,

maybe a lost path

missing a warm kiss.

When will it end

how did it start,

a message so true

“listen to your heart”.

Cannot stop moving

forward progress a must,

don’t doubt the future

you have to trust.

All of my life

I’ve spent in search,

all too often

I’m left in a lurch.

I wasn’t greedy

not looking for gold,

something more precious

a lady to hold.

Not always solo

not always alone,

but in between

my soul would moan.

During those times

when I’d reach out my hand,

together walking a beach

foot prints in the sand.

Places we shared

happily we went,

now life is empty

my soul feeling spent.

For far too long

I’ve given up hope,

no longer searching

on a slippery slope.

I must persevere

I must keep trying,

regardless of my age

feeling like I’m dying.

But there it is

again in my ear,

“listen to your heart”

there’s nothing to fear.

Gary R. Cramer

February 28, 2022