When They Mention Your Name Poem by Juan Olivarez

When they mention your name,
I pretend I don't hear.
I never pass any blame,
But I can't hide my tears.

When they mention your name,
I just look away.
But it's always the same,
If it's night or it's day.

When they mention your name,
I just don't want to talk.
To me it wasn't a game,
And I just take a walk.

But when I close my door,
All I hear is your name.
I start pacing the floor,
And my voice sounds so lame.

10/27/10 Alton Texas