He was here only a moment ago...

He called last

Wednesday, Friday, & Sunday.

He never showed up

& he never called -

Not when he said he would

& I'm lonely.

His phone rings & rings

& his voicmail still sings

though he doesn't acknowledge

or answer.

But I never saw signs

of the changing of times

& now fear infects me

like cancer.

Our words were so sweet

& our passion complete

& now I am here;

left abandoned.

Why does he not call?

Why did I not fall

for him before he

left me saddened.

- For Andrew James Black -