How Can You Be Here

You had left me

Now you're back

It can't be

I can't see you where you are

You can't get to me

But now I hug you

For a moment so brief

I run toward you

Knowing this is something special

This time the ephemeral nature doesn't escape me

I know you won't be here forever

But your memory lingers

Holding on to my mind

And I'm thankful it does

'Cause that's how I got to see you this time.

If only for a short one

I'm thankful you stopped by

I'll cherish your memory

And hope to see you when I next close my eyes.