Second Chance Poem by Carol Fleming Klein

Oh it's agony to have you go
steadily, surely on your way once more
Without having a chance
to touch your hand
breath the air that inspires your soul
To look at the world thro' your eyes

Cheated I feel
to have but twice looked in your eyes
and caught your sidewise glances
and to have passed the weather
and time of day
not knowing your name
but burning to know you
and to clasp hands
together
with you in spirit

If I beckon
if I call
will you turn back
will you retrace your steps
and let our togetherness
have a second chance
to be?