Stay Friends Or Try Long Distance Relationship 10 Points For Best Advice. Thank You?

The special person and I love each other for 4 years. We went to college togther. For 3 years we had never spoken, just enjoy looking at each other from distances—we both hiden the feeling inside. Before my graduation I told him that I am leaving. Although we did not really know each other, but I knew he cared!
I was very sad because I miss him so much. I thought I was going to forget him because we will never see each other again. But with God wills… I found his website. He wrotes poetries about us. He claims he loves and will wait for me!
I contacted him. We decided to keep in touch as friend because I moved to difference states. Well, we have been e-mail each others and stay friends for over a year now. I really like him.
I want to make the friendship become a long distance relationship—Do you think it is going to be a good idea? or
Should we stay friend until we have a chance to be togther?
Please help. I need your advice and thank you so much