hide and seek is over

say you see me,

say you can—

I left my hiding spot.

I thought I’d find

you looking;

I’m ready to be caught.

I’m not scared of cooties now—

I promise I won’t run!

Tag’s not our game

(it’s graceless),

and I don’t find it fun.

say you’re looking.

say you are—

even when I don’t know;

I want to learn

how you sound,

how you kiss—deep, and slow?

are you out there?

do you think

you’re coming for me soon?

I’m ready to

ascertain

if you’re sun-borne or moon.

if it’s my turn

to find you

I’ll look, just please tell me.

I looked for years

but no luck—

wherever could you be?

my home’s quiet.

too much so.

here, emptiness abounds.

and so, I dream,

imagine,

how your laughter might sound.

maybe you are

lonely too—

that’s why we play the game!

can’t wait to meet-

I miss you.

I hope you feel the same.

say you see me.

say you can.

I’m sick of hiding here.

each lonely day

fades me more—

please, tell me you are near.