March Wordprompt: Bridge

TAKE A RISK—BUILD A BRIDGE

I constructed a bridge to join the space that separated us

But, the materials I used were half-hearted and it quickly collapsed

Months later, I made a bridge to join the chasm that was keeping us apart

But, although the materials I used were paved with good intentions, they were transitory and soon caved in

Years later, I tried to bridge the abyss that existed

Built upon regret and hope, the bridge was strong

But, when I crossed it

You’d gone