MISSING

From "Kissing All The Frogs" series.

The key ring felt heavy
Though there were only two keys
I looked back
And said
I think I won’t miss this
But I think you will miss me

The pain that shot
Through my heart
When I knew the lies
The shame that sat
Stark and naked in my eyes
When I knew the truth
The dry gagging
The taste of reality in my throat
Made me think
I think I won’t miss this
But I think you will miss me

The music played
And the dancer danced
And the diva sang
And the master played
And the guests came
And the house was swept
And the hostess knew
She was a guest
She opened the door
The heavy keys witness
And said
I think I won’t miss this
But I think you will miss me

The kisses were sweet
The embraces tight
The gazes deep
The touches real
The laughter high
The whispers low
But the show was over
The actors spent
The audience bored
Walking off the stage
I whispered
I think I won’t miss this
But I think you will miss me

The key ring heavy
The suitcase light
The keys a burden
The boxes relief
The maid’s stare a shame
The friend’s look soothing
One last look behind
Nothing to bid adieu
Keys falling in waiting palm
Without another glance
The moment gone
I said
I think I won’t miss this
But I think you will miss me

I was wrong
The clock struck 12
And my heart missed you
That song played
And I missed you
The memory leapt up
And I missed you
Until I learned
Until I learned
And I didn’t miss
And I didn’t miss
And I cared no more
Whether you missed me

The message arrived
Not too late
But just in time
Long after I had learned
When it mattered not
That you do miss me.

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