Distance

As the sun begins to kiss the sky in my
part of the world,

The stars twinkle brightly through the
moonlit haze in yours.

Coffee brewing while I scramble to get ready
for the work day.

You plump pillows, tuck sheets, and prepare
for a restful slumber.

Staff meetings, conference calls, endless mounds
of email populate my day.

Sweet dreams, mild snores, visions of sugar plums
carry you through the night.

A text message "I Love You" flashes across our phones.

My work day ends, and yours begins -
a reversal of roles.

Still we manage to find the time -
to spend,
to nurture,
to be...
Lovers across the miles.

© 2005