… Because in a different world you would,

look at me differently.

… Because in a different world you would,

hold my hand.

… Because in a different world you would,

hold me tight.

… Because in a different world you would,

kiss me goodnight.

… Because in a different world you would,

be mine and I would be yours.

But because we are not in this different world,

my effort is met with a blank stare that makes

me realize that, in your world I will never exist …