Indifference

He stayed home
watched the football game
While the sun shone outside
And bumble bees droned on

I watched at the corner
Of his silent indifference
Waiting for a word
Silence reigned, it never came

He stayed home again
Watched an old movie
Sat on his bed all on his own
No space for a companion

I plucked at his sleeve
Talked roads and adventures
Spoke of away wishes
he did not hear nor see

Outside the blue sky
Roofed nature’s open garden
Of roses and lilacs
And lilies and mums

Wandered I out
And never returned
Basking in sunshine
He just stayed home.