Paul Hancock is a certified writerholic, chipping away at numerous poems, 2 novels, and a dozen short stories. He has written a number of plays, some have been graced with readings and productions in New York City and New Jersey. His work has also been included in a volume of monologues published by Meriwether Press. Visit his website.

Leaving
By Paul Hancock

The worst moment
a last look before
when we might have spoken
other words
added meaning
to a time
we will recall later
and wonder
if before turning away forever
it might have been easier
to say something
had either of us
cared more
about what was left
behind.