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I Don't Know He Said
How much longer? I ask.
I don't know, he said.
I turn away, tears welling,
Heart sinking with dread.
He continues the conversation
Not noticing the pain that I feel.
I answer him calmly,
Hoping my heart will quickly heal.
Then suddenly he senses,
Something's not quite right.
He asks, Are you okay, Baby?
You know I don't want to fight.
I calmly answer again,
Sweetheart, I'm just fine.
Hoping he believes
I'm not feeding him a line.
I don't like him knowing
That I hurt from all this.
It's not anyone's fault,
It's just him that I miss.



© Kristin E. Porter
2008