Leona, Leona

Leona, Leona,

nothing she does not know,

i miss her, 

i miss her so.

think i will phone her,

but it is not enough.

sweet child of mine,

bringing tears to my eyes.

i love you so dearly,

sweet Leona.

i want to kiss you,

all over your body.

i want to hold you,

close to my side.

my love for you, Leona baby,

makes me sing

and dance and fly,

makes me come alive,

and gives me new strength,

in the dead of night.

guardian angel, Leona.

brave and compassionate, Leona.

cute and wild, Leona.

clear-headed,

balanced,

reasonable Leona.

i miss you, girl.

i have peace with you, woman.

stay well,

be happy,

dear Leona. 

from "Miss Brooklyn"

Brooklyn

December 20, 1989

revised Aug. 2016