In Their Absence

He doesn't know her
name,
maybe he's afraid
to tell her his
own,
because he always falls
in love
after the first
step.

She wonders if he will
ask her out on a date,
but the only chance
they get to see
one another
is when he walks into her
work and there is never
time to get the words
together
between
hello and goodbye.

They seem like a perfect pair,
but he doesn't want to
let go of his solitude;
he desires women,
yet enjoys the moments
in their absence.