Just Because

Just because
you haven't seen me latelty
doesn't mean
I haven't thought of you
wished you well
wondered about you
hoped the best for you

Just because I haven't
had time to cross your path
doesn't mean
I'm not still
amazed by you
so impressed by you
encouraging you
inspired by you

Just because you haven't
seen my face
met my eyes
heard my voice
doesn't mean
that the caring is
any less intense
the longing
any less real
the desire
any less acute

Just because our life's path
hasn't crossed again
doesn't mean I
don't hold you dear
hold you near

Just because...