Grace Yan Poet Free verse

The Words I Want to Say

You think I stay silent because I don't want to talk to you but 

my voice disappears sometimes when we argue

I don't mean to do it

my throat becomes my prison

On paper I find it easy to say the words I want to say 

it's just that

When I have to talk to you I crumble 

ironic isn't it

I’m afraid of saying the wrong things

i don't want to hurt you

I’m afraid of saying the wrong things 

i'm too much of a perfectionist

I’m afraid of saying the wrong things

i'm more prideful than i’d admit

There are too many things I want to say

that nothing ever comes out

I’m learning how to communicate better 

i might end up crying

But I will keep trying
		
i'm sorry that it happens

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