How do I say I love You?

This is yearning of a lover who pines for his love so elusive and oh! so distant. Alas! few souls are never destined to meet in person.

(...Are you listening, my friend, my love, my... )

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Separated by seven seas and five lands,

A few mountains and many lakes too,

How do I say I love You?

From photos you smile at me

Your laughter gives the clue,

How do I say I love You?

Is it necessary to hold your hands?

Can't I hold you in memory, a minute or two,

How do I say I love You?

Is it necessary to feel the body and touch,

Couldn't we be related by soul, for new,

How do I say I love You?

First I wished to write the words,

But, you believe in the words, audible

But, are the words important or meanings thereof,

Meanings I have, but words I lack

Is it O.K., or should I choose a new hue,

How do I say I love You?

Then, I thought to write it dipped in my blood,

But postponed it for some thoughts that flew,

Won't like to soak your hands in blood,

Or, let you be caught red-handed,

For you have strings attached elsewhere too,

How do I say I love You?

Old is the want, expressions are new,

You my love, are fresh as dew

You are the mystery, I never knew,

You are the puzzle, sans the clue,

I am torn apart my love, can you sew?

How do I say I love You?

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Separated by seven seas and five lands,

A few mountains and many lakes too,

How do I say I love You?

-MAKUSR