Beyond Distance

Unspoken questions linger in my mind,

"Is all okay?" the words I long to find.

But silence hangs, a barrier unbreached,

The truth you hold, a secret language preached.

People change, a truth we can't deny,

But embers of old love, do they ever truly die?

They whisper tales of hearts that learn to cope,

Love unexpressed, a silent, burning hope.

Did you transform so greatly, a stranger in your guise?

These "friends" you hold near, do they see through your disguise?

A gnawing doubt, a whisper in my ear,

Can I be so wrong, when my love held you so dear?

First to your heart, a bond that time once knew,

But fate's cruel hand, a path carved anew.

I watch from afar, a silent, worried plea,

Hoping you'll stay true, the person I used to see.

Hope blooms within, a wish I hold so tight,

That you won't surrender, lose the brilliant light.

Don't let them dim your spark, your potential untold,

Your worth shines brighter than any words unfold.

Witness to your growth, a journey we began,

Never meant to sever, this love, this helping hand.

Though miles may stretch, my concern remains the same,

A silent vigil, whispering your name.

If burdens break you, a weight too hard to bear,

My heart will shatter, guilt I cannot share.

So let my hope reach out, a beacon in the night,

Praying for your well-being, a future ever bright.