I long for your effervescence Your charismatic soul That void you fill with laughter That completes me as a whole What I feel I know is missing But I can’t seem to control That lingers on for hours And in the long run takes its toll I’m counting down the minutes As my anticipation grows Searching out each moment That you’re most likely to show As you enter unannounced and quiet Balanced on your tippy toes To surprise me with your presence All wrapped up in a bow