So Close To My Heart Poem by Rani Turton

You are so close to my heart
But you are so absurdly far.
There are city sidewalks that know you
That hear your footsteps
And doors that open when you command:
Ah, I am the stranger, who being so far,
Does not understand, does not know you at all.

You are so close to my heart.
I dreamt so many dreams, opaque.
Look, the leaves are falling
Falling, as fast as my tears.

One day I will hear your knock.
I will open the door, I will not speak.
And hold you close, so close,
So absurdly close to my heart.


Copyright: Rani Turton