sweet distance

you lured me out to five and so i went
and found when i arrived that you had gone.
your siren song, it beckoned me to six -
to seven, eight, and nine, and points beyond.

when i reached 10, i lingered with you there.
your siren song, it lulled me with its peace.
and then you ravaged me and broke my bones,
abandoned me - your love was just a tease.

the fierceness of your ire confounded me.
how could i have ignited such a wrath?
you called, i followed - loyally obeyed -
to sidewalk, indoor track, and wooded path.

today i ran again, and it felt good.
sweet distance, take me back. i pray you would.