When I left,
only my body came home.
My heart stayed behind
in your hands,
and every mile between us
now beats
where it should be.
Distance is cruel
because it leaves
everything untouched
except us.
I close my eyes
and you are here.
I reach for you
and return
with nothing
but air.
I do not know
when the miles
will give you back to me,
and some days,
not knowing
feels longer
than forever.
If forever
is what it takes
to reach you,
then forever
is how long
I will wait.