so much

when the shade becomes longer than the sun
and the cold, harsh winds
purloin the leaves
off of trees mourning the loss
of their beauty,
when winter announces its arrival
with a frosty breath,
i covet spring

when happiness eludes like a butterfly
and dreams seem far from reach,
when beauty is murdered by the hateful
who deny truth and bury it in the depths
of a sorrowful life,
i live for tomorrow.

when loneliness overcomes all hope
and tears seem to fall more frequently
than rain,
when memories flood the soul
bringing heartache more painful than before,
i miss you
so much.