waiting.

the phone that never rings,
the letter never read,
the card never opened.
who among us is aware of the lost,
the lonely,
the broken hearted.
those who live in fear of being alone.
searching for someone
anyone,
anything,
just for a few hours of companionship.
a few words.
thoughts
ideas
life and death come together in every moment.
who will live again?
who will die again?
shouts of joy.
sobs of grief.
an empty room.
a chair without an occupant.
a meal taken alone.
who knows for sure,
but it could all end in the next breath.