Would you care?

A dream about a first love, years later, put into words...

Open the door just one more time,

Open the door and you will find

That I'm standing outside, shivering in

The cold, waiting for you.

Waiting for one more night, waiting

For one more time, with you.

And love, would you mind?

And love, would you care?

If I went into your room,

When you weren't there?

I sit on the bed, where I once slepts

In your arms. I lie my head on the

Soft pillow, with a tear in my eye.

Even though I promised myself I

Wouldn't cry. On the corner of your

Desk stands a photo all alone, it's

The only thing different in your room.

Because it's a photo of you and that girl.

'Together Forever' it says.

It's the frame I gave you...

How could you?

Love, would you care?

If I stepped into the shower we

Always used to share?

No way... You're home!

I pull the curtain shut and stand

As still as I can. You're not alone.

I see a figure moving closer,

Getting undressed - It's not you!!

What do I do...?!

(January 19, 2005)

Author: Maryke Pretorius