HOW I LOVED HER SO

When she was young
and in the blush of youth
she only had to touch her hair or bare the nape
of her pale neck
and I could reach the stars
because I loved her so.

When near the ending days
and facing that which had to come
she only had to smile
and look at me with her sad leaving eyes
and I could soar beyond the clouds
because I loved her so.

Tom.