Would that you were here with me
I'd hold you to eternity.
I'd hold you till the stars that shine
Decay to ashes in their time.
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I'd hold you love as we both know
Our love is strong, we've watched it grow
From gentle touches and words so shy
We'd be secure from passers by.
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We've watched it grow more strong each day
And grasped for words to try to say
I love you dear, but they can't prove
The depth each day our love improves.
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We've watched it grow to now a song
To shout from roof tops to the throng.
But wise men know our song must stay
A whisper dear till a better day.
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My body aches to hold you near
To touch your lips that tremble here
Where smiles emerge to warm our hearts
The glow your face it's love imparts.
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Would that you were here with me
My arms embrace the tragedy
That you are there so far away
I must hold you instead in my dreams this day.
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I love you

                                      
Night Owl  2/24/00
HOLD ME
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