Life's Glory


Emptyness at times
can seem so strong.
A feeling that you have,
but you know is wrong.

To have someone else
and love them true.
A greater thing then that,
no one has ever been able to do.

Can anyone express the love
that they hold?
Is it able to be done,
and able to be told?

Yes, as if life is known,
and its glory told;
Dreams can be held
and their fortunes known.

So love your life
and love me.
For neither are the same,
and never will be.

                                     Hillary G. Bates (4-6-97)