Distances of the Hearts by Kari Lynn Wolf

This piece was taken from the archives of the Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Library on Marian University's main campus. It was originally published in Volume 45, Number 1 by the 1986-1987 Fioretti students.

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Once so near

And now so far

How much time has lapsed

Since the partings of the hearts?

Sometimes icy-cold

Sometimes fiery-hot

Is this what our love

Is all about?

Truth and lies...

How do you tell the difference

When no one will open up?

Why does feat do this to us?

Hot and cold,

Near and far,

Honesty and games,

Is there any compromise?

You are the one that holds

The answer