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All the Things I Want To Say

Sew your mouth shut they said Don’t let anyone know what’s inside your head Just clench your fists And zip your lips And picture what horror the outcome would send No. It’s my turn now You need to to open your eyes and realize That what I say is meaningful And can turn little caterpillars into beautiful butterflies I can make make you smile again truly And I can make you really see And all you need is to do is one thing just simply Look. Look into my eyes In their beauty like pools so deep and wide Full of life like flourishing fireflies Look, and maybe then you’ll see The real me

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 2/4/2019 2:10:00 PM
Wonderful rhythm! Lovely said.
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Ryan Ham
Date: 2/4/2019 3:01:00 PM
Thank you!!

Book: Shattered Sighs