This room
can only hold so many
bright lights
through fear of blinding.
Though we are bound,
our tethers may be destined
to only ever pass through walls,
preventing the collision,
of two sparks so bright
through fear of a flash
that would dim the heavens.
You are too powerful to exist together.
Never fear,
I will be your cord.
This tether will connect you
through story and song
shared memories,
photographs, anecdotes
pushing you so close
you can almost feel each others fingertips.
Almost.
2023