At Arm’s Length

the space in-between

between here and you

where we almost meet

at arm’s reach

miles apart, yet side by side

where the clock shines at different times

still sharing the moon

from separate skies

through glassy screens

our worlds align

counting down the time together

with restless eyes

in the lag

in the freeze

in the frame

there’s no delay

when our hearts

still beat the same 

this kind of love stretches

adapts

endures

even when compressed

it stays secure

a true test of strength

where everything gathers

at arm’s length