Still in quiet eve's veil dark
Thoughts come to call
That are born of loneliness
Chronic solitude's minion
Strong are the bonds found
That make each being whole
A sense of purpose beyond
Of importance shared as well
Between anticipation's hold
Lie fears and uncertainty near
To step off into the deep end
Or timidly enter emotion's pool
But circumstances separate
'Tween pandemic and politics
The plane where reality steps in
Like a great impassable wall
But walls and fences cannot stay
The will of untouchable love
When words splash over senses
So anticipation breaks through
Then faith and loyalty mix in
Endearing hearts ring true
Beating in unison yet still afar
Spirits unconfined by barriers
Hope dreams of someday entwined
They are the tethers of loving
That keep trust and faith alive
Still every breath in anticipation