Your Face Before Me Poem by Audrey Heller

Just for a moment, I closed my eyes
and saw your face before me. I put
my hand out, as if to touch you, but
you faded into obscurity. For a
moment, I felt bewildered and tried
to get you back, into view. But the
harder I tried, the more confused
I became, for there was nothing, I
could do. How I longed for these
moments. Unfortunately, they were
few and rare. But when they existed,
you have no idea, how happy I was,
just knowing you were there. I'm
certain there will be another time,
but who knows, when that might
be. I'll just close my eyes and wait
for the surprise. For that day, when
you'll be back, in front of me!