MIND THE GAP[S]

I had a gap in between my teeth as a child.

Not the, "Oh my, how chic of your teeth" kind of gap,

But a "Oh my, you look like a walrus" kind.

My parents/orthodontist decided to close that gap.

But I've found that since that one gap has been closed,

twelve more have opened.

Gap #1: the gap between me and boys, I actually can't flirt to save my life.

Gap #2. the one that teenage angst has put between my parents and me.

Gap #3. the one between where I am and Peru.

Gap #4. the 20 minute gap between where I was a year ago, and where I am now.

Gap #5. the gap between me and happiness (high school).

Gap #6. the gap that was between me and people I thought were my friends.

Gap #7. that gap that was there a year ago in third period.

Gap #8. the gap between where I am now (my bed) to where I want to be (my fridge).

Gap #9. the gap that is between me and my diploma (online P.E.)(also sleep).

Gap #10. the gap between me and college ($$$$$).

Gap #11. the one that separates me from my friends who like me (work).

Gap #12. the gap that allows me to waste hours on end (depression, probably).

But there was one other gap that closed, once.

The gap between my head and your chest.

The gap between your arms and my shoulders.

The gap between your heart and mine was a lot smaller on 

July 21.

It was practically non-existent.

I would be willing to let all previously mentioned gaps 

double in size,

If we could only have another 5 seconds on July 21.

STAY GOLD,

SUZY E.