i look at you
and i can’t help but wonder
if you’ve ever looked at me
and wondered, too.
i look at you
and i understand how they say
that time stops
and you just know.
i look at you
and i smile sadly
because i know
your world continues on.
i look at you
and i wish i could just reach out
just to touch your shoulders,
and have you look at me.
i look at you . . .
i have been looking at you
for longer i allowed myself to
and still you won’t turn around.
