In the quiet of the night, I hear your whispered name,
Echoing through the bars that keep us apart,
A shadow of your laughter lingers in my heart,
In dreams, we meet, unshackled from this pain.

The letters you send, my lifeline to your world,
Ink-stained confessions of love and longing,
Each word a tender touch, a gentle belonging,
Yet still, these walls hold us in their cold swirl.

I trace the outline of memories we’ve shared,
In the silence, your absence speaks louder,
Time drags on, a relentless, heartless devourer,
But hope remains, a flame that has never despaired.

Until the day freedom brings you back to me,
I’ll cherish each thought, each moment we’ve known,
For love transcends these chains, unbroken, full-grown,
In our hearts’ depths, forever, we’ll be free.