Awaiting

I yearned so long to hear your voice,
     I waited for your word;
but after time and time again
     there's nothing that I heard.

I ached so long to see your face,
     I hungered for your smile;
but days and months and years went by
     until all sights were vile.

Why? Oh why did you leave me
     to wonder where you are?
To sit and stir in silence kept
     to feel your distance far?

I trust. I hope. I'll wait for you
     until this pain grows numb.
Your promises, I won't forget
     until your kingdom come.