We Can Survive This

We still travel close
you and I
even in separation
we are forever
bonded by the children

Even in
anger, hurt
- the defeat

I can still love
from a safe distance

I'm no longer ashamed
that what I gave
turned out temporary
or that the heat between us
vanished in the midst
of the many changes

But we can't forget
that there were always
exterior forces
exerting unnecessary pressures
and pulling us from
the sanctuary of each other

And eventually,
we can't be quartered like that
and remain whole

So consider my stance one of acceptance,
not blame.

I certainly miss you sometimes

I even miss myself.