how can i tell?

how can i tell
that you love me
when you
NEVER
say it
or
show it?
how can i tell
that you care about me
when you
NEVER
ask about my day
or
listen when i offer to tell you?
how can i tell
that you want me
when you
NEVER
look at me with
that desire
that desires me?
how can i tell
that you'll be there for me
when you
NEVER
stay
but
always leave?
how can i tell
that you need me
when you
NEVER
rely on me
or
fight to keep me?

maybe
you don't...

© soledad evans (2006)