The need is mine

As much it is yours

To have each other's flesh

And there's no denying

And after that

I want you to talk

All that you have carried 

For years

To touch you

Both physically

And emotionally

Is an ache

I haven't been able to let go of

So I want you more

Than you can think of

I won't promise forever

But I will be there

As long as I can be

Even if we aren't in love.

©LR