we planned to meet
but were both too busy
and could not find
a convenient time

now we are in lockdown
and I do not know
when we are allowed
to meet again

I am sad and wonder
if it was wise
to choose being busy
over seeing a friend

they say:
you are what you read

I must be a hopeless romantic

I always thought
I knew who I was
but not being able
to leave the house
gives me the space
to discover myself

black
white
really

she does not write
he is concerned
her words had given
him pleasure
a sense that
he was not alone
her sudden silence
intensely saddens him

man
woman
deceit

waiting
today
tomorrow