Sniper

I've known distance,
slept with it even,
held it over me like a blanket
against the chill of the night
as it's people's shadows
crawled amongst the walls
and the floors,
charcoal ghosts,
imprints
of where they have been
what they have seen.

I've seen most everything.
pulled my trembling fingers
against the friction
of what I should do,
and what I have done.

yes, I've seen everything
and said goodbye to them too.