And he tells her....

She started talking with him several years ago on the computer; the place they met or the reason their friendship began neither remembers any more. But the friendship grew; they talked about everything from politics to religion to UFOs.  They shared memories of their pasts, and dreams of their future.  Years pass and the friendship deepens even more.  There's a mention of "a silver ring made from a spoon."
And he tells her he loves her......

One day, she tells him "I want us to meet..."
And he tells her, "Not yet"

She allows him to distract her over the summer
with backgammon, photos, boho blogs,
and assorted other ventures.
Another spring rolls around
And she says "I'm coming over to meet you..."
And he tells her "You can't."
She asks, "Why not?"
And he tells her "I'm married."

Her heart is crushed and she cries.
But they keep their friendship
alive with talks and backgammon.
But something's changed.

Simple conversations aren't as easy any longer.
She asks "How was your day?"
Even though she is afraid of the answer.
She questions their past conversations,
wondering what part was truth,
and what part was lies?

She sees his 'nick' flash on then off again
as her phone beeps with a text
And he tells her "be home in an hour"

Wishing him "sleep well"
is the hardest thing to do any more
because as she says it, she can't stop
the image that comes to mind now.

The thoughts make her sleepless;
eating has become rote.
There's nothing she can do. 
Anger only goes so far. 
He's a bastard for lying.
And she still keeps trying.
And he tells her "You mean so much to me"

@LDPoetry 2012