the screen lights up,

you’re active now.

active somewhere,

just not here.

i start a chat.

message sent.

you’re typing.

no response.

i wonder what’s tugging you away.

we used to chat all day.

i send another line.

you’re available.

available to everyone but me.

typing..

no response.

i get up to end my monologue.

words linger in the room.

across the table,

blue lights dance in your eyes.