He tried his best, you see.
— No he didn’t. You’re wrong here.
He nursed his ache — daily —, hoping she would
Thereby keep on feeling it.
At least, they have this to share,
When all is half-said and done.
She has settled down to the pace
Of someone who is simply in a hurry,
And has no time for looking
Back, whilst he is still trying to perform
His own song.
As it happens, they both continue to drift on forwards.
