How have you been?

Halfway through first period
I felt a tap on the shoulder
I turned to the empty seat beside me
A girl with dazzling eyes
Smiled and said
"Hey there, long time no see"

Yes, long time no see
The last time I saw you
Your eyes were bloodshot and despairing
You pleaded yourself not guilty
And I trusted you
When you left,
I thought I saw a glimpse of light in your eyes

The next day I came to school
I felt a part of me lost in this world
Through people's whispers
I knew you pleaded once again
With your life
That you were not guilty

I have sat here for forty-nine days
Without your dimples
Without your frowns
I have not turned towards the empty seat
Since you fell
How have you been?

(work of my choice)