When I’m Far from You
Feel this. You know how
people say he’s right here
in my heart? It’s bogus.
There’s so much distance.
Traditionally the bride and
the groom do not see each
other on their wedding day.
All the loved ones take a
seat. You know how when
you go bowling the next day
your fingers all feel so bruised
from having them in each of
those holes, carrying that
heaviness? I don’t believe
in distance. I also don’t
think there’s such a thing
as astral projection. Never
underestimate the power
of touch, of course, but
when I say I feel you here
even though you are clearly
there...aren’t you? If there’s
a ghost of love then you tell
it that I’m not haunted. I am.
