Missing

A Poem by TJLott

The things missing from my life
I don't understand where they went or
Why they left. The people that went missing
From my life. It hurts to see them fade away

What if I never get them back?
When will I ever be with them again?
Do they even care about me?
Why cant I get them back?

The things you did, said, promised.
Confusing my mind, tricking me into thinking you cared.
I don't understand. And now your missing and I can't
Find you. I went looking but I stopped at the edge of the cliff

As I sat and pondered, I waited
And listened to see if I could hear
You calling my name. But like always
I didn't hear even a peep.

I now realize that this was all
A big mistake. The biggest I will
Probably ever make. Trusting you.
I got too careless.

It feels strange to be around you.
To see you, hear your voice again.
Your laugh, your smile, your eyes.
I can't take being around you anymore

It doesn't feel right. Like I shouldn't
Be there. But I can't get away.
But none of that matters anymore
Since you went missing.