sometimes i open my window at night just to make sure that the rest of the world is alive.
the sounds of car engines and dogs barking are suddenly soothing to me.
i no longer feel alone yet i still feel as alone as ever.
someone's car engine dies off and i shudder as i hear a car door slam. the sound of that person's footsteps grow louder.
"i missed you" he says to someone greeting him at his front door i assumed. there is no response.