6

Before the Candle Goes

    My hand is out,
    And I'm reaching for you.
    Please don't,
    Don't let me fall.

    I know you're there,
    though I can't see your face.
    I know you'll answer,
    When I call.

    I'm sure you'll listen when I tell you I do.
    You know you are my only.
    Just because I'm not alone,
    Doesn't mean that I'm not lonely.

    Oh, don't you know it's you?
    Oh, can't you see it's true?
    Now my candle has burned down to the end,
    But I've got to tell you I do.
    I love you.

    Richard C. Hayner
    1970 ©

© 2001 Middle Sea Studios - Richard C. Hayner - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED