Heartbeat

This time when I look at you you're far away, the farthest you've ever been from me.
off somewhere in your little part of the world,
behind hills and winding roads,
behind the sea,
and a volcano rumbling deep in the background.
This time I look into your eyes and see only pain,
glistening like glass,
your heart beating,
softly begging
for some kind of answer.
but all i hear is silence
from heaven
and emptiness
echoing
where there should be life.





09.18.11