I call you my lid
the match to my flame
a rhythm that whispers
the sound of your name

you say you need space
time to just be
but baby the stars still shine
when they’re light-years
away from me

you have one million wings
with me
no promises tied
just love that stands patient
with nothing to hide
& if healing means distance
then take every mile
I’ll wait at the edge
of your shadow
and hope I’ll meet you again
one day
even just
to see you smile

because soulmates don’t vanish
they circle around
& even in silence
your echo is sound
so take all the time
that your spirit might need
I’ll still be your garden,
your shelter, your seed

and if you come back
like I hope that you do
I’ll still be the
me
that’s in love with the
you.