1200 miles

A Poem by Lilaa

My heart throbbing against my savored chest

as I embrace our love through tiny postcards

My body desirous for your touch, yearning for

your sweet embrace and hoping to catch the

very first glimpse of you as you make your way

down the airport stair case.

1200 miles is nothing compared to the distance

between our hearts, the aching feeling of

having you so far, is too much endurance for my

heart.

It is hard to build a body out of words, it is formidable

we both have tried, instead of resting my head

against your chest, I tell you about the boy who

lives down stairs. Instead of holding my hand sliding

your fingers between mine, you tell me about a sandwich

you made and how the lettuce fell perfectly against the base of the bread.

There is only so many words a post card can hold and only so many

words a phone call can sway, as we sit here, both at our own pace

we never forget to gaze into the shining night sky and wish upon

the next shooting star.

1200 miles and I await your sweet sensation, your cherry

covered lips and eyes that shine brighter than the night stars,

Too many postcard promises were made that summer.

© 2015 Lilaa

Author's Note

I made this poem in dedication to a friend of mine, who was recently in a long distance relationship, and would often tell me the struggle. For you, Captain :)

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Captain

This captures exactly how I had felt during my long distance relationship. There are just days where I wish we were cuddling rather than talking about how our day has been. Too bad that relationship didnt last too long. Thanks for writing this for me :D .