Silence- a poem

Silence

K.N. Lee

Silence can be a gift

A curse 

Or a disease

I wrap my arms around you

And pray that you will somehow see

My silence is my spell

Sometimes it's way too loud

It beats me from inside

Begging that I release it now!

Made in the dark crevices hidden 

Deep inside my heart

This silence screeches 

I LOVE YOU

But I refuse to let it out

My spell creeps upon you

Grips you with it's soft hands

Glides warm fingers across your throat

And begs that you'll understand 

What words could I say

To express this painful bliss?

Who can I trust to aid me

When I feel a love like this?

I wouldn't dare 

Wouldn't even think

To say those words aloud

My silence is my prison 

How will I know

If you love me now?