Was it the swing in your gait
or the way you stood to wait
perhaps your hand in mine
love shining from your eyes
red lips with a winning smile
pink cheeks smooth as silk
lustrous hair softer than milk.

With voice distinct and clear
you were happy to be here
thoughts of our togetherness
sweetens you with gentleness
your breath shorter and warm
a gentle kiss an embrace my
heart now lost to your charm.

Will you treat my delicate heart
so gentle it does not fall apart
protect it from anything sharp
nourish it love it as a dear part
allow it to enter your own heart
hear when it cries when it throbs
entwine it with yours, no longer
will it be a lost heart.

Herbert Holzbauer
© January 2005

Midi: "Hua Jai Tee Hai Pai "
(My heart is lost)
Ford Sobchaikraigurasen
(www.sunncity.com)

Art: "Lost Heart 2 "
Artist: Chris Conn
(www.fractalfactory.com)