Understood Silence
When you try and speak there are things you cannot say
It is as if the strongest winds carry your words away
Yet still, your eyes captivate inside of mine
Even without words, I can read the unspoken sign
Your silent thoughts flow through my intellect inevitably
And your hushed phrases are still spoken quite eloquently
For days it seems, we've stood face to face
Breathing the same air, taking up the same space
But every time I reach out to touch that face, you try to disappear
Pulling back with every inch as you begin to hide in fear
These minutes have grown slower and at a drastic rate
It is starting to seem as if your mind is beginning to dissipate
It's harmless for you to converse with me, through grand and grave
Take those first steps and initiate with me, be brave
Just hold on to my hands and you will feel it, too
I will show you how to be colorful, instead of black and blue.
Written on September 3rd, 2016 and posted on September 4th, 2016.
By: Michelle Corbin
Copyright © Michelle Corbin | Year Posted 2016
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