2009 Poem ‘Love and Joy’ by Walter Lerchner, U.S.A. from the Book ‘Poems of Love and Seeking’ Pages 63 and 64

Love and Joy bubble in my heart when I see you
Love and Joy bubble in my heart when I think of you
Love and Joy bubble in my heart when I touch you

Love like emanating from the smile of a mother
Joy like celebration in the pride of a father

Attention commanded by your presence
Action required by your glance

You are with me in my heart
You are part and parcel of my soul

I cannot be without you for even a fraction of a moment

You are with me in my heart
You are part and parcel of my soul