I despise the way you stand there Surrounded by an air of arrogance And a hint of Self-pity that the Bottle of perfume you spent far too much Money on Can't even hide. Sometimes I sit back On my worn-out couch And simply watch you, Try to understand what that indecipherable look in your eyes means. Are you content? Happy? Over-joyed? Or have I guessed correctly- That your stomach aches are More than just a too-crowded Track? The way you look at him Worries me Because there's no life There. Not even a smidgeon of Lust. All I can ever make out Is utter-emptiness- Not the open palm kind so many people wish for nowadays, but the "I haven't felt at home in weeks and I'm afraid that I never will" kind. I spend Too much time Worrying about You And forgetting to put My feelings Into coherent, concrete thoughts; Thoughts into actions. I fear That I will not be able to save you. We're both sinking Ships Of different varieties. You're much Louder than I am, Though you don't really mean to be (I think). Helplessness has never been Your strongest skill, But I hope that One day You master it. No one can fill that house Of yours If you keep your Door bolted Shut.