when you go away

Where did you come from?

Whither did you go?

Your presence merely felt

You occurred; you escaped, in a flash

How far did we walk

Fingers entwined, hair damp, altered gait

Gentle rustle of fallen leaves

Pitter patter of the gentle rain as it fell

Along a noisy street somewhere

Together?

Your spirit has moved fathoms apart

I cannot hear your thoughts speak to me.

Moments of tears and mirth, spite and love

Memories etched into a drifted stone

I vaguely smiled even in your absence

I walk down the same lane today, alone

Warmth that lingers, sweeps through my body

Your fingers touch mine for an instant

Then I turn about, you’re not anywhere

I can still feel your breath close to mine

But you’re gone.