Nothing.

Some words depict emptiness and yet they speak volumes.

   “How are you?”

“Fine, thanks”

“Anything new?”

“Nothing.”

“Everything fine?”

“Yes, sure.”

“Anything the matter?”

“Why?”

“You look sad.”

“Oh,no,it´s nothing.”

“And your friend?”

“ Not with me anymore.”

“That is so sad.”

“Yes,but it´s ok.”

“Do you need anything?”

“No,nothing,thanks.”

 And nothing became 

 her favourite word

 to cover the wound

 running through her heart

 in all its sad glory.