Love Poem
A love poem about medium distance relationships. 
It’s hard to be without a loved one for any length of time. But if you have someone special living several hours away and cannot just buzz over every evening, then this poem depicts your situation. 
Such a weekend visit reminds me of a battery. When recharged they keep your device operating for a while. And a visit to see your loved one re-energizes your spirits for the work week ahead. 
The down side, of course, is that every battery wears out, eventually. And a relationship based on weekend visits isn’t as apt to last as a good marriage where you can live and grow together. When I was in college I spent my summers agonizingly apart from my girl friend (eventually, my wife) and took every opportunity to make the four hour round trip day trip. I remember the intense emotional anticipation that grabbed my heart as I started out early in the morning to make the trip. And I remember all too well the hopeless grief that brought me to tears on the return trip. But my longing for her company and the satisfaction it gave out weighed the horror I knew I would face on the journey home. I vowed to one day end the torment of being forced to leave her. One day trips are at best a band aid to stop the bleeding of a romantic separation. Even now, in March of 2010, my son is going through a similar scenario with his prospective bride. But the trip from Florida to New Hampshire presents unique challenges. Somewhat fortunate is the schedule of their respective school spring breaks. His is during the last week of March and hers is at the end of April. Being teachers and working full time, they have the means to grab a plane and visit each other. Like me, I'm sure they won't want to keep up this remote relationship for long. Perhaps the current joys of spring will give way to lasting bliss in the near future. As the love poem above shines light on the roller coaster ride emotions take during a remote relationship, not mentioned is the certainty that such a relationship is doomed to a short life expectancy. It will morph into lasting joy or dissolve into emptiness. The strain is too great to endure for long. This love poem is dedicated with empathy to anyone who finds himself involved in a remote relationship. Love Poem to Romantic Poems |