As far as the stars go
As many times I lie to those who ask
If I am asleep
It will never compare to the distance I bear with this heavy heart.

The burdens carried
along side my bed every night,
gazing at the night sky
I wonder if you have eaten
What you are thinking about
How many times you forgot your keys

The simple answers I wish I knew
and would forever keep close to my heart
If only to lighten the burden and somehow keep you closer.
But the moon holds no answers
and your phone will continue to lay on the table next to your body in slumber

I
remain awake
alone
through the autumn night,
In quiet conversation with myself
Hearing your voice answer,
but seeing only
the dark sheets below me
and the starry sky above me.