the last time we met

the first time we met, we just stood there

not minding each other's presence.

inside the elevator we both watched the numbers go up

and you went out first.

the next time we met, we were two tables apart

and started noticing our familiar faces.

inside the cafeteria we both watched the sun go up

and you left the room first.

the other time we met, we gave a short smile

because we had met a couple of times

yet had not said anything,

and we haven't met again since then.