I want you in my arms
I love you and your charms
You'd be here if it were up to you
When you're half a world away my heart is deep blue

This desire to be with you
This longing to be by you
Things we've done, places we've seen
I think it's enough to cover all the miles in between

No way I can see your face right now
No way I can hold your hand right now
You're so close to me and still so far
When I look up at night, and we share the stars

No way I can tell you how much I care
No way I can come be with you there
But all I have to do is call your name
And maybe you'll be with me just the same

Sometimes it's hard to smile
When your heart is on trial
But I'm not scared of losing you
You'll still be the same girl, still strong, beautiful and true

No way I can kiss your lips right now
No way I can touch your face right now
You're close to me and still so far away
And yet you're getting nearer every day

No way I can whisper your name to you
Our times together so far seem so few
I hope you come back soon to be with me
So this eagle can, once again, fly free
Fly away, fly away...

--Peter Johnson, 1997