Space between is a funny thing.

Relative to the second degree.

Brain and heart coming to consensus.

Both equally confounded.

Often unequal in intensity.

Vying for attention at all times.

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Sometimes they do match up.

The addition of a single wall an exponential increase in distance.

Even if still within earshot feeling miles away.

A call echoing over canyons and valleys.

Reaching from an impossible feeling distance.

Expanse wanted removed.

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The opposite situation never wanted.

Side by side but not a hint of presence.

A world away without even taking a single step.

Absolutely empty.

Like feeling in a dark room for a light switch that no longer exists.

An anomaly that should never have occurred.

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A balance is needed.

Noise shut out and easy agreement.

If a person feels far away, let them be so.

If they feel close, let them be with me physically.

Let me rest and stop falling down.

Let my distance be equal.