you went out the door
and i heard you say
"i'll be across the street if anybody's wondering."
i was, so i went out the door after you
i followed you across the street on my own
to see the art gallery.
i walked around, proud,
that i enjoyed something you did.
so i wouldn't be a disappointment
and i somehow could be closer.
the beautiful paintings
and the perfectly carved wood
was happiness
to me
because when i looked around,
i saw you.
