Far Away Within Poem by Linda Marie Van Tassell

When my thoughts are drifting (Love is never ending,
like the waves out to sea,) and you will never know
I find myself yearning (the warmth of dancing flames
for the one I left behind.) from time's immortal fire.
Forgotten memories (Bound to you forever,
always bring you to me ;) I never let you go.
and I see you again, (Like the sun's sacred glow,
though time would make me blind.) I burn with sweet desire.

Do not tempt a temptress, (I dream in shades of night,
who cannot live a lie.) as I hold back the tears,
Light wins over darkness, (remembering your touch
though we hunger for sin.) that set my soul aflame.
The world keeps revolving. (But you will never know
Blue azure paints the sky ;) the haunting of the years,
and I burn for your touch (nor the sheltering wall
when far away within.) that was built in your name.

Never to love again, (So how can I forget
lonely but not alone,) the times I walked on air,
I am lingering yet (the love that gave me wings,
with endless devotion.) the joy of skin on skin?
I walk in the shadows (I am yours forever,
I've learned to call my own,) be it cruel or fair.
and I embrace the pain (I live in loving you
that comes with emotion.) so far away within.