WHO IS SHE


The sun had been shinning
Down on the roof all day
The apartment had reached peak temperature
Sweat was running on my brow

A knock on the door
It was her again
I knew she only wanted my ear
But I was apprehensive

I opened the door
Let her in and gave her a cup of coffee
She said hello
I returned it

She was quiet
This was odd
She didn�t go into a stream of gossip
So for once I listened

I didn�t think of her a friend
More like someone I saw from time to time
Her eyes appeared more clear
Or perhaps I just took notice

As she spoke
I saw the subtle movements
Of her lips
She was sharing of herself

Talking about her childhood
She was smiling
I was laughing
Glad to be with her

Still in the back of my mind
I wondered
Who is this person
The room began to cool

The sun had set
And hours had passed
Maybe there was a chance here
Could I be making a friend

We moved onto other topics
All delightful and honest
Have I changed in this moment
Perhaps I never took the time before

We laughed with joyful smiles
She made fun of how rigid I was
But that today I had changed
I think I was seeing her for the first time

For many years
I was writing her off
What a mistake
So much pleasure ignored

She smiled with full lips
And said good bye my friend
I saw in her eyes true life
Good bye my friend I hope to see you soon


Michael V Hechtman