You've been gone for so long
And I've been here waiting
For your return
Patiently
Every second
I miss you
And finally you're home
With me again
But it still feels like you're not here
Far away
And I just keep wishing
You'll come back
Mend your absence
Restore your touch
Fill the vacancy I feel

I've fostered such hope
For how things would be
This summer
But minds conceive
And hearts will dream
Until the future
Is the present
And often afterwards

This distance can't be measured
In miles
And even when we're together
I find that I'm missing you
Blaming myself
For expecting so much
I've lamented your absence
And regret your imminent departure
But I prefer missing you
When you're away
Than while you're here