A Message For the Soon to Be Departed

By Sarah •
Wrapp’d in sweet warmth I send you off to find yourself
Kiss’d on the forehead I know you won’t cry
I would be sad if you hadn’t cursed our ground
I would be sad if I still craved your life
Check through your pockets to feel tickets smooth as ice
Go through your bag for your clean underwear
I sit and smile, awaiting my sweet alone
I sit and smile, a plain, hidden dare
You step aside, a lingering catch clear in your eyes
You turn to leave, still begging to stay
I wouldn’t care to see your evident regret
I wouldn’t care for I want you away