The Space Between Us Poem by Susan Lacovara

You asked for space
As of the space you placed between us
Wasn't already an ocean wide
I obliged....
Not once, but twice
And did so with the truest of intentions
Believing that strengthening yourself
Would somehow strengthen us
Or atleast reflect the goodness of my heart
You took my heart
Along with my candy kisses
Kept them for just the amount of time needed
Until the golden goose you imagined,
The one you thought could solve every thing
Failed to arrive on time
And then it was time to move on
Move away, hurrying and hurting
So blatant in your decision
That you left your empty suitcase behind
One last thing for me to dispose of
To free up space in my shattered heart
And lighten the load you carried eleswhere
And with a nod you rounded the corner
Of the next great adventure you hope to find
Sending me notice that you're doing well
Well on your way to your new everyday
Where I no longer exists
My photograph already faded, forgotten
Not even a memory you care to preserve
For a time when only I understand the loneliness
That comes form having way too much space
And wishing for a glimpse of love's face