I left you today,
flew away in the darkness
of morning.
The rain falling
like tears
in anticipatory anguish,
of the loneliness to come.
No words can express
the pain and sorrow,
as you wear it freely
etched in your amber eyes.
I know not to where
I will tread,
but this I know;
without you by my side,
I would wander, lost.
You have given me
this life,
of boundless possibility
of maddening love,
of bliss.
The color of your eyes,
the taste of your lips
lingers with me now;
a memory I thrust
into permanent storage
as to draw upon you
for my ongoing strength.
For into Africa
I fly,
with an ounce of abandon
and a gallon of
anxious anticipation.
I know not what
this world holds in store,
but I promise to
drink it to the fullest;
to challenge my soul,
my convictions,
my knowledge and beliefs.
I promise you my love,
that your sacrifice
will not be in vain,
for I will take
the love and trust
you have blessed upon me
to serve the suffering
and heal their wounds
with you at my side.
Sleep tonight in solace
that I travel
as your vessel of hope,
and with your fortitude
will strive to bring
pride to your heart.
