Nonetheless (title change) edit 0.2

[brynmawr1]

Laughing Into The Abyss

I smile at the sound
of your laughter.
The TV is streaming
in the background,
our phones are channeled
directly to our ears, open
laptops gently tapping.

I’m content to not know   rec inverting 'to' and 'not'.  reads better IMO and better syntax though I'm no expert on that
what made you blurt Whoa!
or chuckle or tap at your phone
in frustration. I am listening  Like the double use of 'I am listening' here.  a little clue, perhaps
to last night’s concert
and writing a poem.

I watch you stoke the fire.
It’s fine.   really like the double meaning here.  Really subtle way to give the poem more depth.

Hi Ella,

Nice job with this one.  I made one small suggestion above.  I noted in your previous response that you were going for both closeness and distance I IMO you succeeded.  The body of the poem sets a nice scene of domesticity that many long term couples enjoy, ie the ability to enjoy each other's company without direct interaction all the time.  But then the twist delivered in the very last line!  Maybe there is more longing than N admits.  Nice!
The title is my only frustration.  I think it's too much but I hate titles so I have no suggestions.
Thanks for the read,
Bryn