Tuesday 14, 2020. 6:32 p.m.
She went downstairs from the third floor.
No stars to be seen.
A lightning passed in front of my eyes.
A welcome shower from the clouds.
6:55 p.m.
Running late to the train station.
Heavy hair covered my face, I couldn’t see.
My glasses are fogged and full of raindrops.
“**** MetroCard!... insufficient balance.”
“Let me have $10 on it.”
“Stand clear of the closing doors please”
145th Street… 103st… 59st...42st Times sq.
I Can’t wait to finally see her.
It keeps me fresh and cool.
Another train to take.
M train is delayed. 7:37 p.m.
She took off the nail polish.
Her leg is up and down, can’t stop.
Muttering that we’re not going to make it on time.
8:09 p.m. “Next stop is Hewes Street.”
Looked at her in the eyes.
“We’re here”
Five streets down to walk.
2nd Street turned left.
Blank thoughts. Tears. Pain.
We entered the apartment. 4L.
All eyes on us now.
8:31 p.m.
Wrapped up to her ribs.
Pale skin, opened eyes, hands fixed, nails done.
She whispers…”don’t waste tears darling, you are here.”
She smiles at my neck.
Closed her eyes.
A tear came down to her cheeks…
“I will always love you”
I’ll always love you too.
I got to say Goodbye.