I Wish

I wish you were not so far away,
I wish you were near,
Right by me, here,
I wish I could find an easier way,
For me to say,
You're my dear.

I wish I could hold you close,
And have nothing to fear,
Because we'd see clear,
What it is that means the most,
We'd never be lost,
If that time was here.

I wish my nights were not so lonely,
So empty and cold,
Without you to hold,
My darling, it's you that I want only,
I wish it was easy,
For the heart to be bold.

I wish that time was not so long,
Until I can see your face,
And feel your embrace.
For you I wish to be strong,
And carry on,
I wish months were just days.

I wish these things were simple and plain,
I wish this to be true,
So we won't have to feel blue,
It would not be in vain,
My little Elaine,
Because I love you.