It is funny how you can be right next to a person and still be light-years apart as you say. Clever bit. It is a tragedy how interpretation can steal so much form us. I quite like your poem. I also write poetry and am looking to build a network of poetry type friends on steemit. I'd be very pleased if you took a meander to my blog and checked it out. It is in its infancy but if you like what you see, maybe we can become a regular support to each other. Love to know what you think. Cheers Pryde.