you drew a line between us

in bright chalk

across it you laughed and smiled with others

ignoring my existence

despite my screams

my desperate cries

you kept the line between us bright and clear

separating us

one day I decided

to step over the chalk

to reach out

but as I stepped closer you despised me

grabbed your chalk and drew new lines

forcing me away further

and further

and further

_Did I cross the line? _