Originally published April 15, 2018, this piece was a statement of understanding, and a promise, one I still aim to keep to this day.
The original piece is below for reference, and can be found in its entirety at https://objectsanddistance.com/2018/04/15/for-you/
When I tried to kiss you
You turned away
And I felt
My stomach
Digesting my heart
The room grew
Still
Silent
And the walls became
Far too close
When I tried to kiss you
I can only imagine
The thoughts
That coursed through your head
The memories
And lasting pain
That you endured
My rejection
Utterly meaningless
In comparison
When I left
The shadows crept
Close behind
Waiting
As always
To swallow whatever
Semblence of self
I had mustered
Over the course of
An otherwise perfect day
When I left
I lay awake
Thinking
Only of you
Of what we have gained
Of what we have learned
Together
And how
None of that was lost
Apart
When I told you
I would wait
As long as you needed
That I would always be here
You already knew
This was a comfort
As you also know
I seek to be there
Not solely for
Myself
But for you
Objects, and the Distance Between Them 
Reblogged this on johncoyote and commented:
Amazing poetry shared by a talented writer.
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Deep and heavy thoughts in the poetry dear Aurora. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
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Thank you! I am honored that you read this and enjoyed it.
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I did enjoy. I must read to write. You are welcome.
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