by Tahera Mayat
It’s been 14 hours since I left you
It never occurred to me to say goodbye
Optimistically walking to the train station
Full of energy and drive
I barely give you a second thought
As I go about my morning
Then comes lunch and
With that an energy boost
It’s like I’ve forgotten you
As afternoon becomes evening
Yet another commitment to honour
And the then journey home
As I walk through the door
Suddenly, it hits me how much I’ve missed you
Racing up the stairs, knowing you’re waiting patiently
Oh dear bed, thank God; it’s been a long day!!