Ache

My heart aches, within
A deep longing, deep in
For someone
to share, to hold, just one
to love, to cherish, just one
For her,
to hold me close,
to share her fears,
tears,
years,
just one.

Ache

My heart aches, within
A deep longing, deep in
For someone
to share, to hold, just one
to love, to cherish, just one
For her,
to hold me close,
to share her fears,
tears,
years,
just one.

-the child