In Time, I Will

This is the blues.

You were lying in bed on the ward.

We spoke on the phone after visiting hours.

And we texted each other in the night.

 

I wanted you to brighten up my heart

And place a rainbow in my grey sky.

You sincerely said, “In time, I will.”

 

I honestly didn’t expect you to say this,

But your response comforted me.

And I waited for you to keep your word.

 

Even though you meant the things you said,

You were unable to fulfil your desires.

Perhaps you weren’t thinking straight.

 

You made a promise that you couldn’t keep,

But that didn’t stop me from loving you.

I still think about the promise you made.

Author's Note

From Poet Pittinix with love.