The Space Between

Tracy Chapman got me through a few breakups, but this song in particular pretty much sums up the relationship between me and one of the best friends I lost. I wanted him to write, she wanted him to stay his same cynical self, and she won…

“Leave the pity and the blame for the ones who do not speak”. Indeed.

I’ve developed my own respect and compassion these days. I write my words only for myself and those who care to read them. But, at least I write something. He’s still silent.

Do I write the fiction, or does he? Hmm. Or does it only exist in the space between us now?

Because in my heart, that space doesn’t even exist.

I still wish he would give us the sad, sordid stories he carries around in his head.

Telling Stories

There is fiction in the space between
The lines on your page of memories
Write it down but it doesn’t mean
You’re not just telling stories

There is fiction in the space between
You and reality
You will do and say anything
To make your everyday life
Seem less mundane
There is fiction in the space between
You and me

There’s a science fiction in the space between
You and me
A fabrication of a grand scheme
Where I am the scary monster
I eat the city and as I leave the scene
In my spaceship I am laughing
In your remembrance of your bad dream
There’s no one but you standing

Leave the pity and the blame
For the ones who do not speak
You write the words to get respect and compassion
And for posterity
You write the words and make believe
There is truth in the space between

There is fiction in the space between
You and everybody
Give us all what we need
Give us one more sad sordid story
But in the fiction of the space between
Sometimes a lie is the best thing
Sometimes a lie is the best thing

— Tracy Chapman

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