Beth Malcolm

Ghosted

[Inspired by a poem by Cara Matthews, adapted by Beth Malcolm]

There is nothing wrong with us 

But that is not enough 

I haven’t time for that’ll do  

So it is done 

And there is nothing left to say 

You didn’t say much anyway 

And I’ve got pride that much is true 

So we are through 

And we speak its on your terms 

I’ll never learn 

That if he wanted to, he would 

So there’s my proof 

And I feel lit up inside when you decide to take the time 

But I haven’t heard from you in days 

So I’ll be on my way 

And your face is my favourite place 

But I’m looking for home 

When I sit by the phone you never call.  

There is nothing wrong with us 

But that is not enough 

I haven’t time to suffer through 

And see if I’m enough for you 

And there is nothing left to wait for 

You never told me you were grateful 

For that night I spent with you 

The shame I feel splits in two 

And when we speak I get the crumbs 

Of the life you live for fun 

And when you flash up on my phone 

I come undone 

And I feel lit up unside, but the relief I feel subsides 

And I haven’t heard from you in days so I’ll be on my way 

And your face is my favourite place 

But I’m looking for home 

When I sit by phone you never call 

And your face is my favourite place 

But I’m looking for sunshine 

When I sit home alone  

I’ve never felt so cold