Regret # 78 Claine Keily

She wondered
if he had been able to
appear on television
earlier on
how far their marriage would
have progressed
beyond its early stages

She saw him now
in miniature form
though to himself it seemed
he had grown far larger
so she found herself a book
and dreamed of rivers
regretting she had
hidden herself
from the glances of others
who appeared at least
to have concerns of a grave nature

Now she was unable
to comprehend
that he was still alert
but immovable
giving directions
he still believed
would be followed