Longing

When will I feel your arms again

The warmth of your breath upon my cheek?

The kindling eyes that smiled and told

So many things you failed to speak.

Let me feel your strong embrace

The pressure of firm lips on mine.

The drunken ecstasy that comes

To drench my heart in lovers' wine

Hold me close and let me feel

Once more the beat of your heart on my breast

Let me know the sweet repose

That soothes my longing soul to rest

Query

Why must my heart in silent plight

Wonder and wait for the break of day?

When will it break the chains of night

To bask in the dawn of Love's New Day?

July 8, 1932                               Dorothy