Well, you already know more 'poetic prowess'. Luckily, this one has survived getting trashed for now. It might be a little short...

[But, he has to recite it.]

Where I am
Where you're not
Are you alright?
Are you alone?

Where you are
I'm the absent one
Do you ask?
Is there an answer?

There isn't a day
I continue to wonder
I continue to wander
The answer's missing

You're abandoned
You're loved
Believe in me
I believe you

It's too long
You keep waiting
I know your fight
And I'm sorry

I'm here

[His brows furrow.]

That's about it. It's not very subtle, and I don't think I followed any format correctly.