i hear your voice
that off key humming
that soft yet deep toned
murmuring
that distinct chuckle
that sweet nothing filled echo
i strain to hear you
to make it real
to place it in my time
but just as always
you go silent
sensing you have
come too near
what keeps you away?
you know i await
that fated chance
not promised
no, not at all
but dreamt of
and longed for
but thought of
and prayed for
and kept
within my
wounded self
to give the
emptiness
some company