To Alvena

Luders Allen

May 2004
© Copyright 2004


I used to say:
Bonjour, Alvena?

You used to smile
And looked at me

With your deep-green eyes:
Bonjour, Luders!

I used to say:
Comment allez-vous, Alvena?

You used to smile
And looked at me

With your deep-green eyes:
Je suis tres bien et toi!

Now, everything
Has been fading

Like fruits resting
In a wooden basket.

I miss your tumble smile!
I miss your greenish look!

I miss your dada talk!
I miss your moody being!

When will you smile, talk
And look at me again?

Or, will you ever look, talk
And smile at me again?