Distance Pain

Only 3 more nights 

I spoke into the phone 

Convincing him he'll last

And trying not to sound so alone 

Silly how a distance 

Can cause mental strain 

Such human things 

Surviving in pain 

Funny how a feeling 

Might drive you to become insane

Attract you to a human 

Trying to master that same game 

I knew meeting you would whirl me

Into an amusement park of emotion 

Loving you 

Is like 

Riding the tallest wave 

In the ocean 

Endlessly drawn back to you 

You must get it too 

I can sense it in the way 

You choose 

Words and actions 

Always wanting to show you care 

Catching me off guard 

Like when you toss a ball

And the other person is stuck in awe

I watch it drift towards me and fall

You could be in Rome 

For all I know

I selfishly want you back 

Without my best friend 

I feel in lack 

I don't have an extra hand 

To wipe my newfound river 

Of tears 

You've unblocked the dam 

Holding back my fears 

I can't figure out 

How to put them back 

I don't have your arm 

To sling around my shoulder

Reminding me your here 

Reminding me when you're away

Currently unavailable 

To conveniently grab when I lay 

I am missing the match 

Even the small spark you bring 

To my kindle 

Igniting my soul again 

No longer can I pretend 

There's no meaning for the word 

Best friend 

Soul mates 

Lovers 

Partner 

Best friends 

Whatever we feel like calling it 

Is just a label for the perfection 

In each of those moments 

I wish I could deny 

That your not here 

By my side 

It feels like you've disappeared 

But you're only Michigan 

I'm only here  

I treasure the moments 

Every single one 

When you're near 

Perfectly Aligned

As the times comes 

And goes

I will never forget the way 

You hold me close

When the time stops 

Allows us to pause for a second

I will soak up your eyes 

Recall every moment 

When you've brushed my tears

Called me beautiful 

Accepted my sadness

Appreciated my mind 

When you've respected my freedom 

Pushed me out of my comfort line 

I can't help but fantasize 

Dream about what our future would be like 

All we could do 

All we will do 

Hand in hand 

Heart in heart 

Soul in soul 

I feel it all 

Over the phone 

3000 miles away 

Your joy and pain 

Our connection is one I know many desire 

We can be children again 

Loving again 

Over committed 

To this never ending fire 

You may not be with me 

Everywhere I go 

But just know 

Wherever it is that I am 

In my heart

You will always go 

I don't need a text or reply 

I trust every bit of you 

I know you trust every piece of me 

On any end of the line 

I adore the way 

You let me inside 

I love you all the more 

Every time you put me aside 

To live your life 

I love who you are 

When I get to steal your eyes 

I love you the same 

Alone 

Looking up at the sky 

Especially at night 

Sinking into the reflection of the moon

Becoming even more reminded of you

Just as fine as if you were there

I realize my love is just as strong here as it is anywhere 

Loving you is so easy 

I know it is nothing but right

Like finding the best friend 

Who always points you back to the light 

Never running out of things to appreciate 

You're never too early 

Never too late

Impossible to imagine you coming into my life

At any other time 

The more I am with you 

I continue to find 

A mind, soul and heart with mine 

Perfectly aligned