lonely heartbeat

32.

"I wish you were here."

he breathes deeply;

his lungs empty.

melancholy fills the space

between my phone

and his,

miles away.

it is quiet;

until his whisper resonates in my ear

muffled and scratchy -

"I wish I was always there with you,"

and echoes in my heart

that longs

for his presence

still.

I hear its pulse,

slowed and sad

in my chest.

may I hear

his heartbeat

soon

and may it

bring life

to mine.

♡