Somewhere Across

The last night your breathing sang me to sleep

and our limbs felt as if they were two great voids

consuming each other in collision,

only to separate like fractured continents

drifting off into opposite sides of the earth,

I regret not asking if you knew how hard

my heart was slamming through my chest 

as it beat alongside yours,

because now I go to bed with no more than

your absence sprawled across the sheets.

Before you left, you said you're glad

you have me to stop you from falling over 

each time your world spun out of orbit,

but I never got to thank you for

keeping my wrists intact and

reminding me that my blood belongs inside my veins,

and I, of all people, should not be ridding it from its home.

I've been told that blowing dandelion seeds

can carry your thoughts to the person you love.

And I can't help but be jealous if it were true.

Because if they can get to where you are,

then why can't I?

Reviews

[Luna Zerimar]

Woah. This is intense.

I love the way you started the poem, and ended it.

I love how you put in the cutting part. It was cool.

Good write.

[Pax]

two thoughts comes to mind upon reading this kabayan, it felt bittersweet, sad yet somehow hopeful...
first thing comes to mind is long distance relationship
next is a break up...
with all that said, i think you did a pretty good job on conveying the feelings of longing and love...

well done!
and welcome to wc!

[Van Keyl]

thank you so much!