Waiting

You are gone

I retrace your steps on the street

And in my mind

I stand at the spots where you paused

to take a call

and where I used to wait

for you

I can imagine you walking

towards me

I’m a nervous wreck

You are passing by now

You say hello and I just manage

a smile

You’re walking away now

from me

I’m hoping that you’d turn

give me another look

You don’t

You keep walking

I’ll keep waiting