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studying me silently; a small smirk

as she looks out the window, disconnect;

she is oblivious to my anguished look

boredom filling the space between us.

once, we were lovers; now, nothing

we met to talk and reminisce

but she seemed petulant and angry

and I sighed in exasperation.

stones falling on water

this silent dismissal;

I rose to leave, without a word;

she touched my hand.

casually she smiled, batting her eyes

stay, please; nothing else

and I, with determination un-felt

strode for the door.