Reflection

By: Doug Roberson

I never listen, never learn
you will never now return....

such a dream I dream

I failed to find the inspiration
to lure you into conversation
and, to my deepest consternation....

you are just a memory

eyes and hair and touch and smile
'memory' wants to sit a while

and watch my tear drops fall
while I wait to hear the call....

of your never-will-return