Distance

I place my brittle fingers around your bones Entwine your hair with mine Inhale the air I've exhaled Become mine

This is the best day of our lives Like everyday is You bring me flowers You apologize

Shut off the lights we aren't home Don't make a sound so no-one knows Stare into opposite corners of the house Still breathing at the same time

We fought but this we mustn't say out loud A secret cherished best between us Bruises on my collarbones and face A distance falling in between us

Be mine, be mine You wouldn't leave This creak is only imaginary Hold my hand for eternity

My hollowed bones now aching from sorrow You said you would be my lover Hurt me, hurt me, this is love This is your compassion