9 > 3

I check the time religiously
when I know nine hours won't lessen to three,
when I know it won't shorten the distance of two countries,
when I know our smiles won't translate in real time.

we make-do with what we're given
the way you speak and express adds to my growing curiosity

you have me wondering
what it would be like to walk with you,
to sit next to you in a theater,
to focus on the details of your face

I'm fixating on scenarios of what could be
we mention the possibilities that drips with lingering excitement and highs

it's all so new and I want to beat the idle moments

I want to tell you:
I'm not going anywhere
I'm hooked

07-2015