Love Poem: Distance
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Written by: Sarah Leatherman

Distance

The sweet scent of sea salt across your face
 The million miles between our hearts both time and space
 Memories of laughter, dancing and love together in one place
 Do you remember the dress I wore and my white veil of lace? 

 The years have come and gone, but I'm still here
 With each passing moment a breathless hope that you draw near
 Pondering still on how it all ended, so much left unclear
 Watching my changing reflection in this broken mirror
 The end creeps closer in each passing moment, alone in death I fear

 Blue majestic mountains set in front a fiery tipped orange sun
 Only first seen truly with my eyes when into your arms I did run
 Fate was set and paths chosen nothing to be undone
 All the time spent together, long passionate nights of fun
 Weight on my shoulders must weigh more than a ton

 You loved me once and  my heart was only for you
 Why such a harsh decision in the end we both came to
 Your eyes now only see a sky of green and the ocean blue
 A fog has set in and the past has become a hue
 12,000 miles away from me your heart flew 

 The hands of the clock are coming to a stop
 They say my heart no longer works and my blood pressure will drop

 My thoughts are with you as I leave this wrinkled shell
 I hear beautiful music and the distant familiar sound of a ringing wedding church bell