Tonight she is crying
calling via digital replies.
There are zeros and ones
clouding her eyes
as she types out why
she is hurting inside.

So, I reply
with kind hearted attempts
but it doesn’t seem right
when it’s just a couple
of zeros and ones.
I want to offer one hand
on her shoulder
one deep look
into her eyes
to take her pain
and truthfully reply.

Instead all I can do
is text back
“I am really sorry dude.”
According to
her zeros and ones
she understands
and appreciates
what I have done.

But it doesn’t seem
right to me.
I want to offer my condolences
in her presence
so she can see my eyes,
hear my tone,
then accept or decline
The hug I offer
when I ask her
if she wants to be alone.
I’d just like to give her that option.
Instead of giving her zeros and ones.