Pretend

I see you
from the corners of my
lonely eyes.
Colorless.
A shadow in a
sea of memories.

Let's have coffee tomorrow night
and pretend that
everything is wonderful--
as if I didn't
crush your heart
like the broken leaves
that die
on grey October sidewalks.

Let's run away together
and pretend that
life is what it used to be--
before I wiped away
each little drop of hope
that dripped between
your pale fingertips.

Let's kiss under the stars
and pretend
we're still in love...

And I wonder if you
see me in the corners
of your lonely eyes.
Colorless.
A shadow in a
sea of memories.