Whenever I read your texts I smile,
but shortly after
I drown in the sea of loneliness.

Whenever I look at a photo of you
my heart warms up,
but shortly after it cools down.

And whenever I hear your voice I feel
at home, but shortly after I feel like
am far away in the overseas.....
just because there's this ocean amidst us...so difficult to cross,
yet I badly need you!

© taremwa 18th July, 2022