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In the whispers of ‘miles’ between us
The air turns cold, a subtle hush
When your touch is but a distant dream
The warmth dissipates, a silent stream
You know, the flowers seem to sigh
As if longing for a tender tie
In the absence of your close embrace
Petals feel lighter, drifting in empty space
We talk on the phone, voices bridging the ‘miles’
Yet, it's not the same, as the distance compiles
Years have passed since our eyes met last
A lifetime away, moments slipping fast
Your words, a lifeline in the silent air
But it's the nearness I crave, the tangible, the rare
Every day we converse, the connection sustained
Yet, in person, a reunion, a longing unexplained
The world turns, seasons change their hue
Yet, the ache for your presence continues to accrue
In the chill of the air, and the petals that sway
A yearning grows, for the nearness of your stay
In the canvas of existence, a masterpiece unfolds
Phoenix, a creation of love, a story to be told
"You're an art piece," Miles softly declared
A vision of beauty, intricately paired
I wish you saw yourself through my gaze
A reflection of grace in life's tangled maze
Heaven-sent, a breath of fresh air you be
A harbinger of all that's good, for all to see
Through battles within, a war in Phoenix's mind
Miles, a sentinel, whispers, gentle and kind
I know your struggles, the burdens you bear
Let me share your worries, your soul laid bare
I want to lift stresses, let worries take flight
Create a haven where happiness takes its height
To be your sanctuary, your anchor so true
In the embrace of love, together, we'll renew
So Miles painted promises on the canvas of fate
An artist of affection, a love so innate
In shared burdens, they found strength anew
A poetic journey where Phoenix and Miles grew
In the quiet echoes of shared moments, Miles spoke
I want to be your stronghold, the vow I invoke
Don't push me farther, let our spirits align
I yearn to be close to you, our fates entwined
I want to lift your sorrows, heal each wound
One step at a time, in our own cocoon
You're not broken, not a puzzle to mend
Yet, when you hurt, my heart can't pretend
I love you so much, it feels unbearable
To see
To witness
To observe
Your hurt
Your pain
Your indescribable agony
For things not your fault, not in your plea
A badge lost, a job gone, a twist in destiny
You didn't ask for this, the trials you face,
Yet, fate dealt a hand, a challenging embrace
To the wronged, the kind, who help others thrive
In the labyrinth of pain, you still strive
I know you, the real you that others may miss
A strength within, a resolve not to dismiss
You're more than the losses
More than the scars you bear
More than the pain your heart holds
More than the traumatizing experiences
More than what others say
Someone who, despite it all, still cares
In the quiet unveiling of my heart
I speak the words, unburdening the weight
Expectations of rejection linger
Yet, your anger surprises, a divergence
You challenge my assumptions
Scolding the doubt that clouds my view
A kiss, long overdue, bridges the years
A moment born from the echoes of longing
Everything that led to this juncture
Every trial and tribulation
Finds meaning in this shared space
Gratitude swells for this unexpected union
For every doubt and unspoken fear
Led me to this moment, this crossroads
In your embrace, truth finds its refuge
A love realized, a moment of sweet verity
I am ever so grateful
For this kiss
For this moment
For being able to meet you in this lifetime
And
For you in general