Long Distance

Long Distance

 

 

i miss the two a.m. conversations

we had on the phone…

whenever my end would go silent

he would say, “talk to me…”

then suddenly it was as if

the miles and space between us

and the circumference of the world around us

was obliterated within

the exaltation of a sigh.

Reviews

[Cassie]

how Sad, very relatable. Distance can kill or make a relationship

[Pete]

oh to hear the voice of love. this is cool and so telling. now that is true intimacy.

"Distance shouldn't stop you from loving anyone, instead it makes you love them and crave for them more." - Cristine Ramkran

[Kelly Scheppers]

I agree with you Pete, concerning the distance. Love isn't a valve we can simply turn and shut off, extinguishing all feeling and emotion. I don't even think I'd use it anyway.

[Patricia Wedel]

When my favorite Classmate in High School… called me from the West Coast to the East Coast where we grew up… and Lester invited me to our 50th High School Reunion… I was thrilled.,. But when we were all settled at our Tables… we did not recognize each other… perhaps in Heaven Our Spirits will be entwined. tenderly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

I have read that we are as we were in our younger years in the presence of our loved ones, when we are reunited in Heaven. We would have to be, how else would we know each other? Jesus was crucified in his thirties - I believe that figures into such a belief, and promise. Thank you, Pat!

[Ciara]

Beautiful write Kelly.
You captured beautifully this moment.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Ciara. I do hope the new year is treating you kind!

[Ciara]

Off to a good start. :)
Happy new year to you, Kelly.

[willweb]

It is these moments, the special times of the day that you find will never let go, will never fade away and will always be that thought that one wished to hang onto always. My comment can in no way compare to how your little gorgeous poem has touched me because...I was on the distant end of a conversation very much like this at a time in my life and I relive it in my mind almost every day. thank you for this. Even though I know it wasn't, it feels like it was written for me.

[Kelly Scheppers]

To have this touch someone so deeply that they can apply it to their own life, is immeasurable, for me! Thank you most kindly, Will!

[DIVYA]

Long distance love is very tough and you captured a special moment beautifully here. Sometimes, the miles momentarily vanish.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...yes, sometimes they do!

[Aura]

Sometimes it is just the sound of the one you love that is enough to shatter the distance that is keeping you apart. Then it feels as if you weren't apart to begin with. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed reading this poem!

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Aura. The pleasure is mine, having you here!

[Aura]

You are most welcome!

[Carola]

an interesting poem topic, kelly.
personally, i don't enjoy talking on the phone at all, & never even answer when it rings, I let my hubby do that.
I'm a visual person, I like reading emails preferably, or text messages. after speaking on the phone I hardly remember the conversation.
cheerio carola

[Kelly Scheppers]

I believe land lines inside the home are slowly becoming obsolete. I still have one, though. One of these days I imagine it will be a blast from the past. Thank you, Carola. Have a lovely day!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I had to read this one as I have a poem by the same title. Those late night chats with long distance romances I'd venture often end in sighs. A romantic and atmospheric delivery. I enjoyed.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Funny, how many of us remember having them. So sweet to know! Thank you, Fabian!

[Coyote Poetry]

I miss the long conversation at 2 am too dear Kelly. With my old age. I need to talk less. I liked the situation described in the words. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Kelly Scheppers]

Nothing takes the place of a telephone connection, does it? We each have cell phones, but I still have a landline. Thank you, John!

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too dear Kelly. And you are welcome.