ethereal longing

in the quiet hours, a longing blooms,
as time separates, our hearts consumed.
a nursing duty takes her away,
leaving behind an ache that words can’t convey.

like tendrils of ivy, our love entwined,
constant conversations, a solace we find.
but now, for days, our talks will be few,
a temporary pause, yet it feels so true.

like a gentle breeze through whispered trees,
our love dances on the ethereal seas.
yearning for her presence, our cherished bond,
a longing profound, in the silence it's fond.

yet in this absence, strength I shall seek,
to find solace in moments, tender and meek.
we'll adapt and adjust, find ways to connect,
a love that perseveres, we won't neglect.

for her noble duty, her path's own call,
in hospitals' halls, she tends to all.
i'll wait with patience, my heart steadfast,
knowing our love will endure and last.

so, in this longing, let us both find grace,
embracing the challenge, love's steady pace.
for even apart, our souls remain entwined,
and through the distance, our hearts align.

though sadness lingers, a flame still burns,
as our love prevails, in each moment yearns.
until the day we're reunited once more,
our connection unbroken, our love soars.