The Show

He stood for her
And caught her eye
Felt the pain of loss
When she walked by

Saluted her
Her walking pout  

And winced when she left
Sipped his drink and thought it out

His hope had risen when

She walked into his space

An extra syllable that

Then left him in his place

Much too complete

Sipping his gin

To be there whole

When she walked in

So she walked out

Sipped drinks with someone who
More than he
Was present too