Distance

DISTANCE

 

The distance looms as far

as all the years gone by

And yet distance is of human design,

as is time

On this earth

where man makes his home,

the ethereal does not live by man’s rules

 

We are not really separated

in the only way that matters

The sunlight kissing you,

is the same light kissing me

As you breathe in,

I breathe out and our

air unites us

The butterfly I see,

may be the same butterfly

you are perceiving

 

So if we choose

to live in

this earthly plane,

the obstacles

would be virtually unbearable

The time and distance

that appears to keep us apart,

would be insurmountable

 

I prefer to exist

in the world

of light and air

Where we are together in spirit

… it feels more genuine

And if we never again,

have the chance

to feel our bodies touch

We know we are entwined,

for now in earth’s lifetime,

and will be,

          for eternity

Author's Note

Could someone please tell me what kind of poem this is called - or isn't there a specific name ... may be a "rambler"? :D

Reviews

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

Free verse ...............


Nice thoughts.......... Jazz ;).............

[Ahena MK]

nice presentation !! real good

[Dhaye]

Wow! This is a an excellent free verse poem from you, Star! I included it in my favorites because of the concept which I really like. I can fully relate to it. This one made me emotional again at this time. I remember a friend in this style of writing....even the lines (and word choice).
Perfect lines:
"The distance looms as far
as all the years gone by
And yet distance is of human design,
as is time..."
I love this one. Kudos!

[Giggling Star]

Thank you so much Dhaye ... your reviews are always to rewarding :)

[Dhaye]

You're welcome. =)

[MsJewel]

I would say it is a type of freeverse - and it is lovely. The entire poem is beautiful, but the last verse truly is amazing. I prefer to exist in the world of light and air....
I think of all your poetry this is my favorite. Going in my library!

:) Julie

[Giggling Star]

Thank you for your kind words Julie!

[Jack...]

Stargazer this poem was beautiful. The idea is so cool an very inviting to the imagination as it is reality. What a wonderful thought you have produced here. I really love this poem.

[Giggling Star]

Thank you Jack ..........:)

[Frieda P]

Oh gawd you had to mention butterflies too....now you got me all teary eye'd. Sigh, an enlightening read, I hope you're right stargazer....

[Giggling Star]

I do believe I am!!

[Scott Metro]

Very Beautiful write Star...
Deep and meaningful...
Excellent...kudos.
Admiration.
Scotty

[Giggling Star]

Thanks you kind wolf ... I can see I wouldn't want to get on your bad side :) Frieda's whittling you down to a nub, literally LOL ....

[Scott Metro]

Oh very funny...lol..just like my labotomy...it'll grow back..lol

[Giggling Star]

Let's hope not ... apparently the lobotomy didn't take too well ... at least as far as your spelling is concerned! Who knows what might grow back down there ... LOL

[Scott Metro]

grrrrrr....lol

[Lyn Anderson]

Oh goodness, I am terrible at types and forms, I just go with it baby. I would say insurmountable however, instead of unsurmountable ...

[Giggling Star]

Thanks KL, will make the change right now. Appreciate it. :)