By taintedone
Date: 2004 May 07
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[[2004.05.07.17.23.17397]]

The Break

Trips planned months ahead and now we're stuck
acting happy in front of family
when our real hearts have left "us" behind already

I read your letters alone and lie awake
wondering if it's really over
dog barks and somehow I know he wants you here too

But is it any better than hugging your shell
talking to a skeleton for weeks now
still trying to squeeze out the last bit of care

I make spaghetti and nearly set out two plates
lettuce gone wilted from one appetite
time lost wondering if it will always be this way.