we're only
five centimeters
apart,
yet it feels so
distant
and too
abstract.

we're only
four centimeters
apart,
yet it feels too
unreal, too
surreal.

we're only
three centimeters
apart,
yet it feels too
long to be seen,
felt and heard
for every word
was too soft,
such whispers
were but blisters.

we're only
two centimeters
apart,
feeling every inch
of your hair
tickle my skin.

we're now
one centimeter
apart,
and every beat
of your heart
seemed to match
mine's,
and every breath
you take,
is every exhale
i make.

i love you.