Distance
there's a gravity between us
I don't know what, but I feel its weight
it's draining, but I can't show weakness
it pulls on, I'm ever closer to my fate
disconnected, I'm out of orbit
losing to deep space
it's me against the universe
practically meaningless and simple waste
the distance exists where the smile falters
and the silence begins
who knew it could be so loud
in saying so little?
the edge of it all is where I stand
silent with no words? or distanced into it?
alone with myself against everything
is there anything that can bridge the rift?
Copyright © Naleli Nonyane | Year Posted 2023
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