The few inches of waist
That are under my covers
But still exposed
Shiver
As the air finds them.

I am cold - nothing less
Nothing more.
I read your words
But their meaning
Eludes me,
Their sincerity
Absent.

Absent also is my mind
Longing for rest
But devoid
Of all emotion.
I will tears to the surface
But they don't listen.

You didn't listen;
Did you?
Remember when I said
I need you, please help me,
Promise baby,
Stay?

But you left me.
Not for good or even
For real,
But when I needed you.
You even tried to pretend
You were here
All along
But I won't buy it.

You're gone.
I think my lack of emotion
Should scare me,
But then I remember
I can't feel anything
But the cold
As it alone
Swoops down to kiss me.