distance

When you're oceans away from everything you've ever known.

When you don't recognise a face around you.

The street signs have different letters and the arms of your lover lay empty thousands of miles away.

When the birds sing different songs and the waves crash on the sand like you've never seen.

When the breeze doesn't carry the same touch and the sun refuses to burn your skin.

When the sky looks different to the one you grew up under.

Remember; you're not alone.

Familiarity will creep back into your life.

Your neighbour's cat will call for you.

Your local florist will smile as you walk past.

And that sound you thought you'd never be able to sleep to becomes a soothing melody that reminds you of your mother's beating heart.

Distance is a luxury only some of us can afford, don't let it slip you by.