COMPANION APART
by Galen of Bristol
(c) 1995, Paul T. Mitchell, all rights reserved.
Do not despair that we are now apart
Though miles intervene and letters take days.
Thou need'st only conjure me in thy heart
And I will be with thee in loving ways.
Thou canst always hear from me what thou
Need'st to hear. Thou knowest what I would tell.
Remember my embraces and my vow,
That I would surely care for thee so well.
For each of us has trials that we must face;
And I know I must defeat mine for thee.
But that you can triumph I have great faith.
Yet prouder of my lady will I be.
That we're apart is not by either's will;
But hold me in thy heart to see me still.
