Miles Apart in a Queen Size Bed

miles apart in a queen size bed
grief lies obstinately between the two

silent tears leap from her eyes and heart
while his are bound with lock and key

she wants to be held
he fears causing her pain

she needs to be kissed
he resists awakening desire

she aches to feel life coursing through her as she makes love to him
he rejects intimacy, unwilling to create a new life that could steal hers

she hungers for connection in the moment
he keeps his distance so he might keep her longer

she lost a baby
he nearly lost her

for now, neither talk about it
they remain miles apart in a queen size bed