Away

I could never bear to be away,
from the waves of your hair,
your big proud forehead.
And I shall kiss,
every line, every crease,
for each hour I missed.

I know you were scared,
alone, by yourself.
Forgive me,
I apologize, for having strayed,
for having gone away.

Shhh child, don’t you cry,
you are the only love of my life.
I will make up,
for the time we have lost,
for each hour I was away,
I shall kiss your mouth.