s e p a r a t i o n
a love divided by
scripture, language, prophets
the name they give Him

the paths they walk are
separate(d)
not by oceans or plane flights
but by the books they deem sacred

a love divided between
faith and that aching feeling
in their chests
dried tears crusted on pillows
phone screens

the silence is heavy with questions that they have tried to answer

to no avail.