A Roundel for Andrew

I love you with the hatred of a sister;
Pray for you with the passion of understanding
Loving you from a distance, never touching.

A wild and lonely dictator,
I remember the punching and laughing.
I love you with the hatred of a sister;
Pray for you with the passion of understanding.

You ran away from me your comforter,
Shut yourself up, no more singing, nor crying.
I long for you to call me to come playing.

I love you with the hatred of a sister;
Pray for you with the passion of understanding
Loving you from a distance, never touching.


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