Borders

He is part of me

though he's not here

separated by distance

separated by fear

of what could happen

if he crosses the border into my heart

if he crosses the border into my town

in these days

of uncertainty

of appropriate distancing

of what must be

of what should never be

but he already has me

his voice is in my head

his hand is in mine

my protector

leading me to the sublime

every day

especially today

the day devoted to

those with hearts and

those who love