HELLO

Woman smiles quick
"hello" as we pass
opposite directions
she much old
than I,
never having met

(Her eyes stale
warmth
her daughter or truly me
my youth through
tiled hall long strides
into my future.

Here predictably for
many years
her rest approaching
I leave in August
pursuing further things
she makes me feel
  Human.)

doubtful we ever will
(or should)
walking away her
"click, click"
heels escape
  my ears.
Jessica Erwin
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