Far Elm Tree

Oh Love you lie there now
Beneath that far Elm tree
Where once we walked in days of yore
But now no never more

I bared my soul to you in love
You were my comfort and my pride
My very being was wrapped in thee
But now you lie beneath this tree

My footsteps now I hope you feel
As I tread softly ore your grave
One last touch my Love with thee
One last touch for eternity

I will return when summer comes
To sit with thee under this tree
And in mind's eye I will try
To hold you tight as I sit and sigh

If this is a test of adoration
As we sit here face to face
I know I'm sure to win this race
When Love I feel your fond embrace

Please accept my undying love
Sent your way with infinite feelings
For I just can't erase you from this mind of mine
And never will to the end of time

John Cornick
Halifax, Nova Scotia
may 12, 2016