She said she wanted to go home

he replied "not now"

The look on her face

said there was more 

going on than just her words

were they fighting

was she just tired

She put her fork down

and gazed out the window

He continued to eat

like he did not notice 

her needs

With no words

she got up and went

to the ladies room

He took out his cell phone

and began texting

So distant they were

like this was a dance

they often engaged in

I had to leave so I did 

not see the conclusion

But was left wondering

how do people

get to that place

Where their relationship

is taken for granted

Where the light they saw

in each others eyes

dies out...

By Lynn Hahn