If I could
I would give you a kiss
that could blow away all your pain
and a hug that would wrap you up so snugly
well within its warmth
that you would forget such misery as your
current wounded woe
that my friend is what I would do for you
if I could
gladly
purposefully
and without any fear
for my own heart's beatin' down well
being
whatsoever...............
(Nov. 29, 1999)