crack crack crack
open a smile won't you
staring off blankly
i catch my breath
wait for you to turn
look at me

don't just ignore me
please

you are practical
don't have time
for my constant need
of attention
comfort
validation

you are serious
won't notice my attempts
to make you laugh

you are distant
i can't blame you
i'd ignore me too

when I look
at your cold expression
i see myself
all too familiar
too close for comfort

i can't look away
i'll wait

i catch my breath
you've smiled at least
look
it's not for me