Love Poem: Love He Craves
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Written by: Laura Leiser

Love He Craves

He always took care to be prepared for visitors who never came.

                         Each day is brand new in the old man's mind
                                      today he will look his best
                                       for today they will come.

                               So long ago, like a vague memory
                             he was vital and strong, he provided
                       worked harder than most, yet he might have
                           neglected the needs of his young family.

                                              the sun is setting
                                    he wears his best suit and tie
                                         waiting for loved ones
                                    he sits alone bleeding tears
                                    dying for the love he craves





Written on 9/8/2016