Absence is a non-violent
Rejection that is
Extremely painful
Torture endured
Often by people who never say “ouch”
Admission that one’s absence is painful
Feels like breaking off a piece of
My inner self
And saying “hold this, please.”
Too much pressure to put on anybody
To let them know how much they effect me
So I anxiously await their return
Silently
Pretending I’m ok
With them going away