Distance

this ugly thing
had wriggled into their lives
so quietly

it was on his cellphone screen
wedged between each letter

it was in the corner of the shoebox
he handed her the day he left

it was in the teardrop on her cheek
the day his white car drove away

it was in background
of every sad song
filling his heart

it was under his sheets
tucked in beside his nightly dreams
and regrets

it was written in his journal
scribbled next to her name

it was seen in the eyes of strangers
new friends
all eyes that weren't hers

this ugliness had found its way
into their lives

they let it drive them crazy
now his eyes don't see it
and hers are blinded