Hey,
I know it’s been a while.
How are you?

Me?
I’m okay,
‘okay’ being nearly as
noncommittal of a word
as ‘interesting’.

Why?
Well, it’s been a whirlwind
of days since Saturday.
My brain hasn’t really had time
to turn off.

I’ve been on autopilot,
trying to be as useful as possible —
trying to not make mistakes.

No mistakes?
Well, of course I’ve made them.
I’ve been naive,
my lack of experience showing.

No one has said anything though,
all too tired to either care
or feel the need to point
out my word choice.

Do I know what day it is?
I would have told you Friday,
but I know that’s incorrect.
Maybe Thursday?

It’s Wednesday?
I believe it,
but I hope Thursday
comes soon.

Why?
Well. That’s one day farther.
One day more removed.
One day with more potential.
One day I might actually see you.

Yes. You.
It’s been a while, I know.

The light’s turned on today.
Each bulb glowing like a star.

There was beauty in the quiet,
peace in the unknown.

Now the refrigerator kicks on,
and my light comes from a lamp,
not candle or lantern.

You have to go?
Okay. It was nice to chat.
Perhaps we can do it again.

Have a good one.