Didn’t hear your voice calling my name

Didn’t turn around

And didn't get off the exit ramp

 

I know how much you wanted children

As did I

But sometimes our biology prevents it

We tried

We failed

 

I know how much you wanted me to be someone who I was not

Richer

Smarter

Taller

Thinner

 

I know how much it hurt you

But not once

 

Didn’t hear your voice

And

Didn’t answer your plea

 

Didn’t hear your voice

And

Didn’t forget it either

 

Didn’t turn off

And didn’t turn the key

 

Didn’t hear your voice

And didn't ask for more

 

 

© 2012 David Greg Harth

12.10.05.21:23:29@323NYC