So That I Do Not Have To speak
Can you hear it?
The shrill sound of my sanity?
Decimating?
Look at me!
Cowering in the corner
Understand!
So that I do not have to speak
Talk to me
And do not stop
My heart is beating so fast
My words are caught in my throat
Let me listen to you!
So that you will never hear me speak
Search my eyes
Hear the pattern of my footfall
Watch me trip
Catch me before I fall!
In such a way that I never had to speak