I saw you standing there

Alone and wondering

In the concrete courtyard

Waiting to go into the garden

You looked so confused

Waiting there

So I decided to help you out

I drifted towards you

Reaching out

I wanted to let you know

The garden was yours to enter.

My hand touched your back

Guiding and gentle

You reached back with your hand

And felt…..

Nothing.

I watched sadly as you turned to look

Your eyes could not find me

No matter how hard I tried

To get your attention.

Alas, all I could do was walk at your side

Hoping that you would know I was there.

A part of me feels you knew

A part of me felt your wish to know.

An inaudible sigh sends a nebulous breath

Whispering against your skin.

You slowly nod, a small smile on your face

And make your way into the garden.

I drift away into a corner

To try again with someone else

Hoping they will see me.