The Song of the Invisible Woman

The Song of the Invisible Woman

Sorry to interrupt but did I tell you -

I am here

Trying not to offend anyone

Trying not to make a stir.

Could I just have your attention for a minute?

Did you see this?

I was just wondering if you’d had the chance to read these words…

I am here

May I possibly claim your attention for just one moment?

Actually, more than a moment,

Although it pains me to say it,

I’m so sorry to intrude upon your time but

I am here

Fading away but prominently hideous -

The two things tussling for dominance-

And dominance don’t come easy.

You didn’t think it important enough to acknowledge me-

I don’t blame you,

I know how busy you are

But I just wanted you to know that

I am here

Waiting for you to notice me.

It’s unseemly to shout,

I’m reluctant to be crass,

I wasn’t invited to the party,

Am dreadfully sorry to gatecrash,

You can’t imagine my mortification

But I have a message for you,

Please could you take a minute to read it -

Could you just cast your eye over the fact that

I AM HERE!