Semicolon (rewrite)

Today, I saw a semicolon,
interspersed between my question,
and your pause.
Was this a separation
of an independent clause
different from mine?
Strong comma indeed,
dividing us in thought.

At least it was no full stop,
with its sad echo of finality,
just a pause,
long and dreary,
carrying with it the hope
of continuance.