May 8, 2024 2357 Views A different beat… by Barry Koplen Distance, measured in heart beats rather than miles, loses significance when, pressed against my chest, my cell messages you, you in the dark where your bed saves my space after your sleep comes. My heart seems content, its brief broadcast complete. How Often Have I Heard, “I Want to Write a Poem but…”? Friends Distance, measured in heart beats rather than miles, loses significance when, pressed against my chest, my cell messages you, you in the dark where your bed saves my space after your sleep comes. My heart seems content, its brief broadcast complete. SHARE Poet's Corner