Wherefore art thou missing love?

Wherefore art thou missing love?  
Tis not a say that I say light.  
For missing thee is missing that  
Which brightens all the brightest bright .  
 
Wherefore art thou missing love?  
In no abundance all around?  
For countless are the lonesome souls  
That still not has your presence found.  
 
Wherefore art thou missing love?  
A dwindling heart does search thee.  
In taking place, an absence aches  
And fears that this will always be.  
 
Wherefore art thou missing love?  
Guide not falsely, only true;  
That I might make ways ever on,  
Until I make my ways to you.