Alone

Even when we were thousands of miles apart,
I'm not really alone.
As long as we're are together,
With you in my thoughts, and me on your mind.

Without you in my life
Even if I'm surrounded by people
Crowds of familiar faces
The encouragement of family
The laughter of friends.
I feel lost.

When the phone rings and it's not you.
I would give every name on my list.
Just to see yours on the screen
Just one more time.

When I pick up the phone to call you.
I dial the number, then hit cancel.
Because I can already see you sigh,
As you turn and give her an apologetic look
Before answering out of pity.
When I already hear the annoyance in your voice.
When I know I'll be bothering you.

When I remember the saying
"You may be just one person in the world,
But you may be the world to one person."
When you walked away,
My world crumbled at your feet.

When my world stopped turning.
When I looked around and no longer saw you.
Only then did I realize what it meant to be alone.