Space

There is a chasm opening up;
We are on opposite sides.
Instead of clinging on
I am pushing back to survive.
It follows no logic I know,
When I need to get nearer,
To move further away
So that I can see clearer.

I'm still unable to just say,
Although I thought I had made progress;
I choke and my feelings aren't conveyed;
I wait in hope that you will protest.
I dance around and act the fool
To see if you make mention;
Pretend I don't care and play it cool,
Though I'm craving your attention.

It doesn't matter how I play,
You are better than these games;
I'm the one living a cliche,
Knowing this makes me ashamed.
Even though you said I'm not alone,
I feel so very lonely;
I want to find my way back home,
But home is with you, only.