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IrisDoll's picture

 

Congratulations!

You’ve decided to sign up for long distance,

But are you ready to proceed to check out?

Firstly, are you aware of the differences between you

And your subject?

See, this one here,

She’ll always be six hours behind

Beginning her day, when his is almost over.

See, this one here,

He’ll always be six hours ahead,

Finishing early,

Adding to the three odd years he already has on her.

Now, have you read the licensing agreement?

Are you prepared to always be alone-but-not-really?

Would you prefer anesthetic for this splicing?

Are you ready for wow-you’re-still-together?

Are you ready for alone-with-no-one-to hold?

Have you prepared yourself for this practical exam?

Ready for the mystery questions?

Define us.

Define you.

Map out your location and destination.

Are you ready for frustration

Late at night when you fall asleep last when

you always would fall asleep first?

Are you ready to cry yourself to sleep for missing them?

To be reduced to smelling deodorants

Are you ready to see them everywhere,

But hurt by knowing they aren’t there?

Can you change your schedule to glean quick moments?

Can you properly bottle and release your anger,

Diffuse the ticking bomb?

If yes,

Proceed to check out.

If no,

No hard feelings.

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Ciel the Sky Mortal's picture

Oh my gosh I love this! It's

Oh my gosh I love this! It's so just...awesome. That is really the only word I use to describe this. The repetition is fantastic, not overdone, well worded, and captivating. I want to read it again and again. The las bit especially, made me smile. And, if I read this correctly, correct me if I'm wrong, it's a really great poem about long-distance relations, but also a funny poem on the surface. I love the way you can look deeper and see a new layer and really connect to it, undserstand it, and fall in love with it. I love this piece (in case that wasnt apparent already!). Fantastic job!

"Even if it lands you in a straight jacket or a padded cell, play the game, but play it your own way."

IrisDoll's picture

Thank you so much!! That

Thank you so much!! That really does mean a lot to me, this is the first thing I've written in what seems like forever. Thank you so so so  ^ infinity much!

~Iris

Ciel the Sky Mortal's picture

:) Anytime! And again it

:) Anytime! And again it really was a fantastic piece I was glad I got to read it!

"Even if it lands you in a straight jacket or a padded cell, play the game, but play it your own way."

Wild Child's picture

Oh my goodness. Your poem

Oh my goodness. Your poem brought tears to my eyes. I seem to be addicted to long distance relationships and it put so perfectly into words what I feel. I think that that talent, to be able to write in such a truthful way that others can find themselves in what you've written, is one of the greatest achievments of a poet. Thank you for this piece. It's beautiful i can't wait to read more. 

~Wild Child

 

IrisDoll's picture

Thank you, Wild Child!

Thank you, Wild Child!