Hello

In an old place, at a usual time

like back in the good old days;

In the same garments, wearing the same smile;

what I saw:

different altogether

I saw you with these dry eyes

a confused soul

a heart numbed

and as for mind, blank

The needles on my watch paused

they flew out, piercing my eyes

like rays from noonday sun

directed to make me move

My heart stopped with time

as sweat tries to clear the taste

of bitterness

The moment I saw your face

from an infinite distance too near

my mouth whispered to my ears:

"Calm waters are better than roaring waves"

I knew your mercy

when you turned away

I used to know
to be unkindness

You bear no blame

anymore

I wish to bear no disappointment

again

Hello,

you are safe from me

© Joel Yap