By Marla McGinley 
Date: 2 September 1998

The Distance

You called today and how I hurt for you when I heard your voice
You were down and you were broken and I could not reach out to help
For you needed my touch you needed a tender hand to ease your pains
How I wish I could have been there to give it to you
I long for the days when with a simple touch I can fulfill your needs
It never seems simple anymore with you there when I�m still here
The days although they pass quickly never pass quick enough
For even when I�m counting down days one minute is too long later 
How amazing life will be when the distance no longer separates us
But you and I know better, we know there are things that will always keep us apart
But to share in your life to know and feel our love, can I say I really mind
We have a crazy life, we know the demands of distance and we deal as best we can
Yet although I�d never admit it I sometimes wish I had come along before you chose your future
Only if it meant I was able to share but a moment never having to remember you will again leave soon
But it�s selfish I know the demands on you are of up most importance and I�m proud of what you do
You have abilities most men only dream of, you are a hero in my eyes and you will be remembered
But I do want you, I want to share in all of your moments, I want to be there to smile proudly
Instead I lie on our bed, holding the phone close to my face, and I smile and light up as you share your day
Always wishing and waiting to be by your side sharing the same