You remind me of my dog
when she wants to be
someplace else
stands at the door
or tugs on the leash
or looks out the window.
You wanting to be
somewhere else
when with me, and
Yell at me or
are focused on your phone,
I realize
I cannot squeeze you
to stay by me.
I have to let you go
and go totally
not chase after you
At all
not even one phone call
allowed.
And you know what?!
I am surviving
even though miss you
a lot.