Distant

Wait
Just one minute
Slow down
And take a breath.

This can't move any way
But fast
Too fast
And we need just a minute
To think.

I don't know
What you're playing at
I don't know
What this means
But I could use a bit more time
To think about
Why we're here.

It's not like
I can't live
Without you, and I
Realize that now and must
Take a break
From all that.

Keep your distance,
Stay away,
And don't
Look at me
That way.

I've put away your picture
I've put away our souvenirs
I can't clear you from my head
Or erase your sweet laugh from my ears, but
I can live
Just fine
Without you,
At least
For now.