Distance

I've lost count of how many times I told myself that I don't ever want to feel like this.
Now I taste these tears as my heart bleeds.
I place my body on these cold sheets, praying hard to quickly fall asleep.

Where are you? Are you near?
I don't see or feel you here.
This distance is poison that kills.
My heart screams, but you don't hear. I hate it here!
I want to be close to you, wrapped up in you.
Take me where you are because I'm afraid of the dark.
Hold my hand and lead the way.
Paradise is where I want us to stay.