I wouldn't flatter myself into thinking that
I could feel another's emotions
Though occasionally, while moving well apace
through my own existence, I am struck by
a deep sadness as his face flashes across
the screen behind my eyes
The sorrow slides over into despair and I am
cautioned to withdraw by the admonition
that there is nothing that can be done
I let it go, a mystery to be solved at a later date
or perhaps another lifetime