miles and miles.

long stretched canvas.
one thousand
four hundred
ninety-six miles.
one more to go.
i'm ready.
you are falling behind.
glance between shut eye.
you are staggering.
i am waiting.
make haste.
rid me of my dreams.
if you will.
calm my heart to still.
(will
you
be
the one
who
understands
me?)
you are stunning.
so, i hold in my mad breath.
i'm mad.
the definition of a dreamer.
each measure is a new blur.
counting down.
(why
can't
the
time
be
now?)
you could be mine.
touching the vine.
one.
but two is fine.
little words now and then.
they bring me back
over and over
again.
reminder.
of what beats inside of me.
promises You gave.
held lightly.
ever so slightly...
i grasp.
a new kind of task.
country to travel.
my ropes are unravel(ing).
i can let myself feel.
this is right.
this is real.
(will
you
be
the one
who
knows
how to
heal?)