8.

So Close


You sit next to me in math
You stand in front of me in line
You live opposite me in town
-Yet you cannot see me

I help you in our science class
When you get things wrong
“Thanks” you say, when no-one can hear but me
-You cannot be seen with me

You pass me in the hall, you with all your friends
“Hey” you say, “Jaime…”
You said my name! My heart lifts up
“…is there a test today?”
My heart sinks back down
“Yes” I say. You walk away, you with all your friends
Leaving me alone

For three long hears I’ve watched in hope
For three long years you’ve passed me by
For how much longer must I cry?