It was many summers back
When he and she made a pact
At the end of each day
They would drive their fears away
Then close their eyes
To wake up to each one’s sweet “Hi!”

Many more summers passed
Days and nights they hoped to last
Then came the day
When there was nothing more to say.

Late hours of every evening
They would appear to be drifting
But they are not at all asleep
Just caught in their thoughts so deep.

They’re just a touch apart
Pain seeping through one’s heart
The coldness is so immense
Amidst a deafening silence.......

Sally


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Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan