You, standing by the door, ready to leave

I, speaking a lot as usual, start criticizing your outfit

I tell you that the pink shirt you are wearing is beautiful

But not on this pair of pants, a blue one would be better

I mention for the millionth time a story that happened at work

about me not feeling appreciated and how I want to quit.

You, standing by the door, ready to leave

I look at you and tell you how much I love your neck,

I just love the way it smells, not the perfume, just the smell of your neck

and how that goofy childish look you have drives me crazy!

You, standing by the door, ready to leave

I tell you about the book I am reading and the movie I am planning to watch.

I did not want to say any of those things.

All I wanted to say was “Stay. Please stay, I feel very lonely when you are not around,

I feel unsafe when you are not here. I am incomplete without your presence.

I never needed anyone but I am desperately in need for you. Please, stay.”

You, standing by the door, ready to leave

You say: Goodbye.

I smile and close the door.