how long (samiam)

The corner store is out of
your brand of cigarettes
the rain has stopped
and left the dark gray sidewalks wet
twice burned
you're saying things
that you would like to forget
it's been a while since you
lost your confidence
a nervous smile
an empty place
you watch the floor
I hesitate
how long does it take
to know it's not just circumstance
how long should I wait
knowing there won't be another chance
too much
too late
an empty place
you watch the floor
I hesitate
there's nothing left to see
see my eyes closed in fear
tell me what I want to hear
how long does it take
to know it's not just circumstance
how long should I wait
knowing there won't be another chance
too much
too late
an empty place
you watch the floor
I hesitate
there's nothing left to say
see my eyes shut with fear
can you tell me I'm not really here
how long does it take
to know it's not just circumstance
how long should I wait
knowing there won't be another chance
too much
too late
an empty place
you watch the floor
I hesitate
how long