I got lost coming home tonight
To my surprise, the room was empty
You were not there, sweetie
The bed was made and the floor was bright.

I miss you, I miss you dearly
The room was very cold and sad
Like a lover who’s desperate and mad
Frankly, my heart felt weak and empty.

Your shadow was absent
Your silhouette was inexistent
You were not present in the room.

One can easily hear a domestic silence
Which was afraid of bothering the broom
I’m lost again. I lost my common sense.

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Hébert Logerie is the author of several books of poetry.