It’s been a while,
Since your number has been dialed.
It’s been a while,
Since we’ve talked and laughed by the school aisle.


Talks have been lessened,
Our laughs have been somewhat deadened.
Walking past you by the halls,
Somehow the silence had held our throats in its thrall.


Only a word itching in my throat,
Threatening to come out, making its way to float.
It’s been a while, I know.
It’s just that, I wanna say hello.