No Place

We meet in no place

Just as he says no things.

We no look at each other – we no care – we no smile

We no dare hold onto hesitant embrace.

We walk slowly, solemnly on the beach saying nothing

That needs to be said – doing nothing that needs to be done -

Pretending as always that everything was okay -

A falsehood worn like an old coat -

An heirloom to be passed down

And down again -

Nothing is the matter -

And even if there was

I would (pretend)

To love you anyways.