How could you be in two places at once,

Can you say what you feel

without hurting your own feelings?

I was not lonely, but you knew I was too,

Was it the missing expression on my face?

For crying out loud,

I speak with soft earthly tones,

The love we have is not afraid of us

We are happy together for a while

I finally let go and found the pain to be distant

As static electricity between our bodies

My love, love stands alone.  

(c) 2007 Andre L. West, All rights reserved