Hello Poem by Mpheng Magome

It occurs to me, I haven't heard your voice in some years.
And now I'm afraid to hear it again.
Will it cause my heart to race or melt? Bring a smile to my face?
Or memories of your dreaded, leaded indifference to my mind?

Your face is more lined than I remember (did you miss me?)
Your eyes, more sunken (did you miss me all along?)
Are you still the man who fills me with ecstasy and feelings of inadequacy?
I'm still struck with love-madness, I can't say hello.