Today you

told me

you thought

I should leave…

…Funny…

Did you

harbour that

up your sleeve?

For ages

you’ve said

that

you’ll be going…

Silently

I’ve waited

and there’s

no knowing

‘Cos really…

One moment

you’re blazing

like a

passionate sun…

And next

you’re cold

with a

frozen tongue

One moment

you’re wanting

all

you can get…

And next

you behave

like

you’re on ket

And really…

I’ve

had enough

of the

highs and lows…

Watching

your shadow

and under

my toes

Eggshells

have broken

too many

times…

And I’ve

had enough

of returning

tides

Time

ticks

slowly

but

itchy feet

wait…

Test

of

time

Who’ll

push

the gate?

So really…

I’m

waiting

I’m in no huff

I wait to see

what’s

up your cuff…

©️ Phoebe Carter 2023