it was such a shame to see you go
the way you try so hard to fold the cloth without shaking
your fingers trying to keep its steady condition to keep
the luggage close without fabrics spewing out
you were quiet yet loud with occasional whimpers escaping
i can see how much you are struggling to remind yourself
that you are a man
Men don't cry.
tilting my head...
So only girls do?
i ask him with my eyes
he shakes his head, not wanting to argue
you always shake things off, what's new?
you snatched up your wool jacket hanging from the closet
it's been there for years
it's good you remembered
The wheels of the luggage echoing on the floor shouted how hurt you are
ringing and vibrating in my ears
Goodbye. I didn't cry.