Distance is not the Realm of Fox — Quarrel

Distance-is not the Realm of Fox 1
Nor by Relay of Bird
Abated-Distance is
Until thyself, Beloved.
(F.1128/J.1155)
[1] Distance:: a quarrel, dispute. Fox:: a cunning person.
[2] Relay:: replacement. Bird:: an exceptionally smart or accomplished person, frequently ironical (OED 4b).
[3] Abated:: quarrel is not reduced by replacing man.
[4] Beloved:: you quarrel after being in love.