I wish..

I wish my heart could bear,

Your presence at it's core.

I wish my life could repay

The debt it long owed to You.

                

It has learned some lessons in the past

But not enough to give up its grasp

It has touched You maybe from afar

But dreaded leaving the door ajar. 

 
It has recognized Your voice long ago
But shudders to sing in tune with You.
It has bowed to You,that's for sure
But with a bargain, as You know.


It has uttered Your name in every breath
But they lost their way mixed with air.
Though death it has glimpsed
In a life without You.
It's gaze remains there
Refusing to move.