I am longing,
as a sailboat
longs for water,
Longs for the
cool swell of the river.

I am longing
as a dark soft curl
of a woman’s hair
longs for a flower.

I am longing,
as the blueness of sky
longs for the rhythmic
fables of bells.

I am longing,
as an empty cradle
longs for someone’s
tremulous sleep.

I am longing,
as a mirror
longs for
Reflections.

Such a longing.
Such a long time,
such a long way,

Such a longing.