When We Are Parted Poem by RIC BASTASA

i finally said that i am going away for good
and silence fell like a heavy stone
on the tiled floor

you did not look at me
but then you started to cry
your heart could not deny what we both felt
you heaved a sigh
and i heard the loneliness of the room
it is too obvious to ignore

i could not take the last step away from you
i could not close the door
of parting
and so i went back
retracing my steps back to your embrace
i caressed your hair
and kissed your cheeks
and wiped away the coldness of your tears

we are meant for each other
and no one shall ever divide us again.