We share:
connections,
interests,
laughter,
and cooking…..
and now,
I miss my friend.
Small talk in passing,
emails about work,
the occasional chat box joke fest…
but the distance,
and awkwardness,
does not dissipate…
and I feel it always,
and all ways.
Sitting only a few feet apart
separated by feelings, mostly
we try and muddle through
our tasks
waiting for Wednesday to end
so the pressure of being face to face
can fade…
at least for a few days.
Funny we came to this place
after so many years of togetherness
after so many plans
so much future preparation…
so much time investment
and now,
just a face in the hall
that causes me both pain
and quiet reflection. –