30. Under the Rain

Walking down the street
Hand in hand
It started to rain

You stopped
You turned to me
Held me close
And abruptly said
You had to go
And leave me alone

I asked how long
You would be gone

Forever was your reply
You weren’t coming back
I’d have to get used to life
Without you
I’d have to do it by myself
No hand to hold

As I started to cry
You said goodbye
You kissed me once
Long and sweet
And let go of my hand

I tried to hold on
But you got away
And walked down the street

I stood there under the light
Tears and rain streamed down my face
I was wet and cold

You left me standing
All alone
With no hope
Under the rain


Written 6/4/11