"tumhein dillagi bhool jani padegi,
mohabbat ke rahon mein aa kar toh dekho.
tadapne pe mere na phir tum hasoge,
kabhi dil kisi se laga toh dekho"
i learn something new
about distance and love.
i know how far away i must stand
so that your fist doesn't crunch against my jaw
when flung with full force.
i know how far away i must park
from your office
so your colleagues think a driver picks you up.
i know how far away from you i must sleep,
so i don't accidently caress your feet with mine,
and awake you from your recurrent dreams.
it must be a nice feeling
knowing
that someone who loves you
is always close by.
close enough to be summoned with a hint of a smile,
but far enough to have no expectations of you.