I have loved you
In so many ways
In crowds or all alone.
When you were sleeping beside me.
When you were away
And I imagined others watching you in the street
Or worse-you in other people's arms.
I have seen the March of beach birds and loved you.
I have lent myself to summer sun and loved you.
And seeking naked trees
And raising my collar to the wind
And counting minutes till chartered hours were there
I have loved you.
And the questions never asked.
The answers learned at love's expense.
I've promised myself.
I will not ask where you have been tonight.
I'all only say hello
And hope.
Rod McKuen
Listen to the Warm
