There will be times you’ll feel alone
look around, there’s no one there.
But, look again, more slowly
that’s me, standing by your chair.
I am walking in your garden
admiring all your flowers
I am sitting on your balcony
as we while away the hours.
I am passing silly comments
that make you roll your eyes.
Or, maybe giving comfort
because I am old and wise.
There is no need to feel alone
while we have to be apart.
For everywhere I go, you go
Cocooned within my heart.
So, when this time is over
and we are together again
we will share hugs and kisses
and say, “Remember when?”
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Monica lives in Sandyford in Dublin. She has always dabbled a bit with light-hearted verse for almost every occasion. Since retiring from full-time work in recent years she is now enjoying taking her writing a little more seriously.