to the Unknown

I waited for you until dark, and then I walked

all the way home

to wait for you there.

I waited until morning.

till the milkman came, and the postman did the same.

And I’d ask them if they’ve seen you,

but I do not know your name.

I went down to the town,

and I looked around

in the crowd

for you.

But I do not know your face.

May 2000