Only a Heartbeat Away

Distance is not measured in centimeters or miles,

but in how well you can still picture her smile.

Time is not measured in days or years,

but in the liters of your diminishing tears.

Distance over time does not equal the speed at which your heart moves away,

but the velocity at which you delude yourself.

Because there is no cure.

No matter how fast you think you're running,

The instant you look upon her face,

The moment you gaze into her eyes,

You're back where you started.

In a heartbeat.