So Far Away

Empty arms where I used to hold you.

Tired legs no longer walk beside you.

Aching eyes cry , no longer beholding you.

Are you lost out there without me?

Do your arms long for mine.

Do you think of me

when you lay your tired body down ?

I know that you are not alone.

Others care for you.

Others watch you as you grow.

Others comfort you when you fall.

Do they tell you to be strong, only babies cry?

I wish I could cry with you ,

or dry your tears ,

holding you as your eyes close.

Sleep does not come easy,

as you are so far away.