A Little Test
It’s easy to convince myself
That talking on the phone
Or via Zoom or texting
Makes me feel much less alone.
Of course, it does, to some extent
But what about the rest?
To realize it’s a fallacy,
Just try this little test:
Go visit friends or family
You’ve not seen in an age
And grab them in the biggest hug
Your body can engage.
You’ll have to then acknowledge
That long-distance love, though sweet,
When measured next to face-to-face
Just really can’t compete.
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2021
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