TELEPATHY II

I used to have telepathy.

I used to know what you thought

how you felt

where you wanted to be

and what

and when.

Once

I knew you better than me

or felt I did

or hoped, at least.

Now

I see

that I am blind

and you are deaf

to my cries of misery

and need.

My wails fail

to glean the slightest reaction from you

and even in your company I am alone.

I used to know your every thought

and now

all I do is play these guessing games

hoping I understand you

at all.

Tell me

does that make me more appealing?

I wish I knew...

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