I could define it down to the seconds of time
The precise amount of physical effort
The number of words willingly exchanged
I could compare the weight it bears with each item and column
Measured against monotonous tasks
It can even be shortened without too much effort
The smallest disruption to precious routines
Or acting in ways outside the confines
...of the narrow scope of acceptable ways
I could tell you the number of passing days
I can spell out quite clearly what will and won't do
And what won't be done for you
The events that are scheduled excluding the guest
Without the slightest notion that one might protest
The things that are the way they are and if you don't like it you can leave
The number of unscheduled visits admonished
The miles driven unbelieved
Perhaps it stands out, so stark and so rigid
Because my love knows no borders but can be just as frigid.