Silence,

I hear nothing,but I begin to talk

and words expel through my lips

like lava from a volcano

hopes, prayers, dreams

all burning my reason.

You can’t hear me.

You can’t even see me.

Bodies all around me

incapable of escaping

are you trapped

are you finally free

free of pain and hate

Or can you feel the concrete

compressing with the cold

and cracking with the weight

throat contracts

chest expands

as tears stream from my eyes

onto the petals of the red rose

I am brought back 4 years into my past

and images of black glaze over my eyes.

patches of colour flash before me

as the black figures walk before you

and the rain falls to the ground

My eyes well up

everyone becomes a blur

I begin to step towards you

Setting my eyes on the crypt

Flowers cover the plaque

candles begin to glow

and a warmth ignites my heart

My heart fills up

everyone becomes clear

We are the fruits of your life

the grapes of your vine

My cheeks regain a blush

and I kiss your plaque goodbye

Silence,

I see nothing, but I feel you here

and the salty tears touch my lips

like an ocean kissing the shore.

pain, doubts, regrets

all start washing away

I can no longer hear you

I can no longer see you

but I will forever love you.

Silence,
I hear nothing, but I begin to talk
and words expel through my lips
like lava from a volcano
hopes, prayers, dreams
all burning my reason.
You can’t hear me.
You can’t even see me.

Bodies all around me
incapable of escaping
are you trapped
are you finally free
free of pain and hate
Or can you feel the concrete
compressing with the cold
and cracking with the weight
throat contracts
chest expands
as tears stream from my eyes
onto the petals of the red rose
I am brought back 4 years into my past
and images of black glaze over my eyes.
patches of colour flash before me
as the black figures walk toward you
and the rain falls to the ground.

Silence,
I see nothing, but I feel you here.
and the salty tears touch my lips
like an ocean kissing the shore.
pain, doubts, regrets
all start washing away
I can no longer hear you
I can no longer see you
but I will forever love you.