another day's absence

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another day
and i am still
lying restless
at home
for i am not drained
but within a drought
for i am not sad
but merely
despondent.

another day
and i am still
quivering in fear
of returning
back to school
back to work
back to worries
but i have not left them.

another day
and i am still
trying to make
desperate amends
with myself
and my friends
i am not alone
but i am weary
of providing company
and shade
as a tree would.

another day's absence
and i am still
wondering who else
is worried for
the coming seconds.

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