distance

I look at the sky and wonder if you can see the same constellations that I can.

I wonder what the sky looks like over there.

Are the lights too bright?

I’ve never lived in a big city.

Only semi-urban, with smaller buildings, less lights.

Can you hear crickets outside?

Do you have the same kinds of insects over there?

I wonder what it’s like to live near the other ocean.

Do the beaches look different?

I don’t exactly love beaches, though.

Happens when you grow up around them.

I would ask about theme parks, but you have those too.

Maybe we could go together one day.

I want to watch the sun set with you.

And the stars come out.

That is, if you don’t mind me gushing about astrology for a bit.

Maybe you’ll be okay with that.

Maybe one day I’ll know what it’s like over there.

Maybe not tonight.

But we can still watch the stars.