How distant is your love from you?
Imitate a long wailing train whistle.
How quickly does he return?
Clatter teeth like rails a-run through thistles.
When he gets back what might you do?
Make your forearms drive like pounding wheels.
How long will you so yearn?
Don’t mention how it feels.
April 16, 2025. Written for National Poetry Writing Month
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