Loneliness

Surrounded by a host of friends,

my heart feels yet alone

Although I laugh, my soul pretends

and wishes for its home.

I long for those I cannot see

thirst for their presence nigh

hunger for the touch and words

of loves beyond my sky

There's naught to do

but hold on tight-

to faces and to hearts-

keep my lonely vigil

through the night

and wait 'til pain departs.