In a Trance

In the silence of the night, I hear...

the gentle steps that are coming near.

My heart beats faster as I waited...

for the familiar voice to be heard.

Seconds count, a minute, then an hour...

waited ‘til my spittle comes to sour.

I rushed and opened the timid door...

and saw none but footprints on the floor.

I come after the footprints and search...

saw a man, on a bench he perched.

I look around hoping to see you...

and the man told me where you went to.

Then, I realized I’m in a trance...

and from the corner I see your glance.

You’re in a frame with a simple smile…

darling, you’re gone… not just for a while.