Distance and Time

It's amazing to think that I love so many who are far away...
it's a metaphor for my life; I like to keep people at bay.
But I think I have had enough of being all alone.
Sometimes a girl needs more to hold that just a telephone.

My family and I have gone through hell and back.
First the storms, then my Mom, and now, Marshall's gone.
Summer's heart needed repairs, and Emma's brain is funky.
I just thought not having me as a friend would make everyone lucky.

Now I have reached the point where I see the gifts I have.
I really think I have a lot to share -- both tears and laughs.
But I no longer want to change who I am to be accepted.
Take me or leave me; I don't care. True friends wouldn't reject me.

I want to go to Puerto Rico and experience all its joys
and see where I grew up and played with bikes and my toys.
Virginia is for lovers; but it's also the home to friends
and I really want to see them and let those friendships mend.

Then there's Miami, home to one of the dearest women I know.
We grew up so close to each other; seeing her would be like going home.
Ultimately I'd like to end up in New York City
where I'll learn about the neighborhoods and visit his kitties.

Yes, I think I am through keeping life an arm's length away.
It's time to start enjoying life and taking the time to play.
So I'll start building my list and visit my dearest friends
because it's time for my soul to heal and attention to myself lend.