too late

i don't think we ever said goodbye

i begged you to come with me
but you had to go
(things to do people to see)
until the very end
as the queue disappeared
into the bus
i pled with you to come with me
but you had to go
you wouldn't stay
at the very end
moments before i missed my bus
i gave up and turned away
made a rush for the bus
already pulling out of its bay
as you turned towards me
in the end
you'd reached for me
but could manage
only to pat my shoulder
      take care
was what you called out
not goodbye
no hug
(i wanted one from you so much)

i still think of you today
why did you wait
till it was too late?