Looking Out

You linger outside always questioning why when the answer’s inside where uncertainty dies Your world of approval and life of acclaim provide little comfort when there’s no one to blame You told me it mattered you told me you cared but as glad handers turn almost nothing got shared So, I’ll stay in the moment inside looking out knowing what I’m in search of leaves no room for doubt As your memories die silent no one to hold dear what’s lost to remembrance —abandoned in fear (Villanova Pennsylvania: December, 2021)