marathon

I don't understand

how one could have

such a strong hold on my thoughts.

how do you do it?

you always find a way to pop into my head

every second. every day.

I see you in everything

the songs I listen to

the conversations I have with others

the sunsets

the sky when the moon is illuminating it.

it's like you've been training for months for a marathon

only this marathon seems to last forever.

lap after lap you run around in my head

do you ever get tired?

you seem to be enjoying the fact that you're all i can think about

I sometimes wonder if I'm running the same race in your own head

am I in the lead?

or am I just a spectator-

a fan rooting for those competing

while I sit on the sidelines

even if I am,

I'm okay with that

I will still be just as proud of whoever wins.

as long as I get to help your own marathon succeed.