Away To Heal (2008) Poem by David Joel Rodriguez

When I'm away, I feel a pain unsoothed
Strongly increasing, throbbing with time
I do hope it will all go away soon
because when around you, I feel fine

Our moments were unusually quiet
becoming worse with time
Hoping the silence would eventually end
Though being around you, I'd seem alright

I really did appear like I was 'out of it'
and it showed with time
Alone I can't handle; you know, so you didn't quit
Stay with me, just tell me I'll be fine

I know you don't hurt with me, why should you...
It's a hysterical phase ruining our time
This interruption burdens my life with you
You do not have to, but you love being mine

Away from you I am, living apart without you
Years seem long though get close the best we can
You'd notice if I stopped being crazy about you
Surely distance won't stop us from being together again