I Miss You

Why didn't I hug you harder,
visit more, stay longer, 
let my hand linger in yours?
Why didn’t we sit side by side 
every chance we had?

I wish I’d dropped by more often,
opened your front door, called—
anyone home? it’s just me!
Would I stay for another cup of tea? 
Yes, please.
No, I don’t have anyplace else I need to be.

When all this is over, I’ll be right round.
Until then, 
check your letterbox,
check your inbox, 
keep your phone on—I’ll call.
Finally, we don’t have anyplace else 
we need to be.