Because You Are Not There

I've seen the mountains
rise in the sky.
I've seen the plains
with wheat growing high
and none of it meant
anything to me
because you were not there.

I've held a daisy
up to the sun.
I've counted its petals
one by one
to see if you were really
true to me?
because you were not there.

How long you've been gone
and where did you go?
No one can tell me
for they don't know.
I keep on waiting for your return.
The tears in my eyes still do burn.

I've heard the music
that meant so much.
I've waited so long
to feel your touch.
But none of it meant
anything to me
because you were not there.

poem by Edwina Reizer
Submitted by Poetry Lover
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