In a dark wintry room

A disturbed soul full of gloom

Through a window so wide

Still captured deep inside

In outer space so far away

A distance untouchable I would say

But,

Still closer than those beyond sight

Just a bus away or an hour flight

Tonight,

My dear moon you seem closer

Close to my eyes making me ponder

How I wish I could feel

The light and touch of those who are real

Tears dissolve into your reflection

Tonight you are my only companion

Embrace me in your arms tonight

Like my love's telling me everything's gonna be alright

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A beautiful white sphere among the wide sea of stars displayed on a deep black sky. The moon. The only light shining. Suddenly the perfectly round image was blurred out by eyes fighting to hold back the tears from flowing down my cheeks.

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It's ironic how the moon is so far away, 384 400 kilometers from earth to be exact, far far away in outer space; yet it feels so reachable, touchable and most importantly visible. In contrast the ones close to my heart, the ones I long to be with, separated by 271 kilometers on this land that is home to all living beings seems further than the moon I'm staring at from my window. I can't see them, touch them or feel them.

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Distance is such an irony isn't it. How many of you are separated from your loved ones fighting a battle inside just to fulfill your dreams. Stuck in a situation where you can't quit or continue because your circumstances are draining out the happiness from your soul and quitting will make your sufferings a wasted effort. What would you do to revitalise your spirit?