Gone Like Pluto

And just like that you were just as gone to me as Pluto was to the solar system
So far away I couldn’t even taste you in my furthest memory
Disappearing so quickly not even the ocean tide could compete
My lips were cracking but for once
I didn’t need your kiss as my Chapstick
Your lies as my truth
Or your smirk to make my heart feel better
I’d be Pinocchio if I said my soul didn’t miss your laugh
Or the uneven way your fingers fell into mine
Some days when the breeze taps against my window
Just right
I think of you and your constant need for talking
About anything and everything
The crusts on sandwiches
The plastic things on the ends of shoelaces that no body ever remembers the name of
My hair and the way it’s darker on the bottoms
Or the sky and its never ending invitation to be curious
You’re so curious
And I think that’s why I could always catch your eyes just as they looked away from mine
Constantly moving
Darting from one thing to the next
I loved that about you
Just like I loved your freckles
And your crooked tooth
Your imperfect skin and the scar on your chin
I couldn’t keep up with the race in my chest
And that’s when I realized I would never stop racing
I was chasing you
Faster
Faster
I’ll let you explore atmosphere
Until you find whatever it is your hands keep reaching for that my palms don’t hold
When you’re out there loving
Just like you do best
Always remember this
I love you
And I’ll love you always