Different Measures

Neville

Different Measures

 

I swear it must have been

while laying

there in the dark like that,

just listening to her breathing ..

Maybe an inch

or so out of reach perhaps ..

Yet by no means more

than a single outstretched

arm away ..

When it dawned on me that

time and distance

were both quite distinctly

different measures

and I realised before then ..

Everything else

had been nothing but a sham ..

and I would likely be

content to lay there waiting

for cancer ..

Or indeed, another magnificent

heart attack before

finally being prised away from her ..

 

 

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Comments7

  • Alan R

    time and distance

    were both quite distinctly

    different measures


    That's quite thought provoking!

    • Neville



      I am so glad you thought so Alan .. many thanks my friend .. Neville

    • orchidee

      I'm there waiting too - for the No.7 bus to take me away from KP! lol.

      • Neville



        Forget the bus either get on your bike or jump in that hamster wheel you got for Xmas

      • MendedFences27

        All those "different times" and "distant" places become "shams" as we age and face the end of reality Very powerful words well-spoken and laden with wisdom." Loved it. - Phil A.

        • Neville



          Thanks a million Phil so much appreciated .. Neville

        • Doggerel Dave

          Time and distance are quite different in a Newtonian world, aren't they....But what of beyond? I'm well on my way to personally find out.....perhaps!!!

          • Neville



            Neva wish your distance away Dave ........ ever

          • Goldfinch60

            Times and distances are all relative Neville and in reality we can chose to be close,

            Andy

            • Neville



              Maybe, but there are an awful lot of variables to consider .. Neville

            • Accidental Poet

              Well penned N. Time, distance and love may well heal the heart, but none the less lonely. 🌹

              • Neville



                ........................ absolutely thanks AP 🌹

              • Thomas W Case

                You bring home the fact that our time is limited. Carpe Diem brother. Great work.

                • Neville


                  Thank you Thomas so very much appreciated .. Neville



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