Even from a distance
She knew it was him
She found him waiting outside her small flat
he was in the bloom of the old converted gaslight.
She noticed the grey flecks in his beautiful eyes.
That had caused her to undress
for him a thousand times.
Hi!
he whispered softly
like honey falling from a spoon.
She flashed her prettiest smile at him.
And tossed her hair back like she used to.
You look as beautiful as I remember.
She looked at him
for some small signal of remorse
but she could not see it.
He wanted her
that much was palpable.
She felt his need burning
even in the cold night air.
There’s a hole in my existence he said.
Where all the memories get in
They are all of you he half whispered?
His mouth almost smiling.
That smile that had
melted her heart so often.
Why me?
she asked him almost in a whisper.
I was never enough before
she retorted.petulantly.
Wanting to hurt him
as badly as he had hurt her.
I did not know I loved you
until you were not there he said.
A sadness glowed in his eyes.
And if you remember
it was you that left me.
Why did you leave? He asked
Because you never asked me to stay
she said quietly.
I am asking now he  answered.
She let him into her flat
She undressed for him
and they made love.
When she awoke she heard
the click of her door as he left her.
She knew her heart would ache
Just as it had before.
And she knew he would be back again.
And she would let him in once more.