The speaker looks back on a kind of conversation they once shared with someone: the deep, honest kind where two people dig into their souls. They miss it, and the poem says so plainly in the first line. There's real longing there, and a sense that these talks mattered more than everyday chatter.
But the last line pulls in a different direction. Missing something doesn't mean the speaker will drop their whole life to win it back. The phrase "from you" suggests the other person is partly responsible for the distance, or at least holds the key to restoring it. The speaker seems unwilling to chase or sacrifice for a connection that isn't being offered freely.
The mood is quiet, wistful, and a little firm. There's sadness, but also self-respect. The lowercase letters and the plain wording make it feel like a private thought, something said honestly rather than dramatically. It captures a familiar feeling: wanting closeness again while knowing you can't be the only one working for it.