He's Not Really There Poem by Lisa Pierson Pierson

He sits drinking coffee
In his usual chair
Within an arms reach
But he's not really there

He gives me a nod
and a blank looking stare
Pretends to be listening
But he's not really there

Went to the movies
Got popcorn to share
I snuggled up close
But he's not really there

Lit scented candles
Romance fills the air
I wanted to please him
But he's not really there

We had a big fight
Told him that it's not fair
All I wanted was love
But he don't even care

L. Pierson