ZIP CODES

near and far

 ZIP CODES

 

From afar by phone or text

in different zip codes

the aura is one of friendship and distant hopes

a bond perhaps to ignite

we can be unattached and free

forget or not, date another

our conversation ends with

“Take care, and we’ll see each other soon”

 

 

In the same zip code, there is an atmosphere of intimacy

we are physically close and emotionally connected

our lives are entwined and safe

every day is a new adventure

not only from afar yet our senses fuse

we spend nights by the shore, alone together

the moon offers just enough light

so, we can see each other’s eyes

our torso’s like shadows

 

When we have to part and return to our zip codes

tears permeate our eyes, fear pervades our soul  

hope is that we return to our privacy

that time is on our side

and our love for each other shall hold fast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Michael Sun Bear]

How interesting Betty, you have taken something so mundane and every day in our lives, “zip codes,” and you have used it to both introduce your poem and to tie together the stanzas which deal with something much more profound, and that is love. You brought a sad tear to my eye, for about three years ago I entered into a long distance relationship with a woman and I felt things were very promising. We eventually rendezvoused, spent a wonderful time together in that “atmosphere of intimacy.” Alas when we returned to our own zip codes, love did not hold fast on her part; she broke my heart. Sometimes, perhaps always, poetry is not just about what the writer has shared with one, but also about what the reader brings to the poem.

[Betty Hermelee]

A beautiful review and I like the way you could relate to this piece...Thank you, much appreciated!
Warmly, B

[A.H.]

"ZIP CODES" - this caught my eye. Such a unique title and theme. Beautifully written, Betty. I really enjoyed reading this piece. The long distance relationship, near and far, how you blend them. physically or geographically, even if two meant-to-be hearts are distant, they won't stop beating for each other. This part of the poem is so romantic and you have captured the moment so exquisitely, oozing with pure love and affection.
"we spend nights by the shore, alone together
the moon offers just enough light
so, we can see each other’s eyes
our torso’s like shadows"

Thanks for writing and sharing this wonderful write.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you so much A.H. for a very thorough review; glad you enjoyed it! Much appreciated
Warmly, B!

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Hi Betty firstly hope you well
My post code as we call it in aust is a zip code there. Are u in usa or uk

I like this poem loved the way you showed different emotions and life in different areas if we close or near or far distant

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Julie... thanks for your very kind review...my zip code is in North Carolina, USA.....
Hope all is well with you!
Warmly, B

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Mine is 2560 a suburb in Sydney

[Betty Hermelee]

We're so far away!!! it would be lovely if we could meet in person some day!!! Be well
Warmly, B